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Myke, Federico and Stephen grade their picks for Apple's Wonderlust event and talk about the iPhone 15 line, the new Apple Watches and more.
What surprised us at Apple's "Wonderlust" keynote, our thoughts on the new iPhone Action Button, what we wanted Apple to announce at its September event, and the retro Apple design elements we'd like to see again.
Brad is back from Orlando, but did he even go to the pen show? Apparently yes, but he returned with an unexpected haul.
The rush to submit our iOS 17 apps for its general release, and the last window of opportunity to prepare our test devices for last year's OSes.
Andrew Leland's memoir "The Country of the Blind" tells a story about his ongoing journey into vision loss. It's also a kind of history of blindness, and blindness technology, with stops along the way to unpack the literary deployments of vision loss by other writers. He talked with me about the book, about the technology he uses, and some of his encounters with people made uncomfortable by low-vision.
Mere hours after Apple's iPhone 15 event, Stephen and David break down the news surrounding the iPhone 15 line, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the updated Apple Watch Ultra.
Jason's back from Cupertino and it's time to break down everything he saw at the September 2023 Apple media event: The new titanium-framed iPhone 15 Pro, the pastel iPhone 15, the DoubleTap-enabled Apple Watch, and... green leaves for some but not others?
The Focus Course creator and small business owner Shawn Blanc is back to talk about margin, sabbaticals, and focusing like a boss.
Kathy and Jay need help to meet the demands of those around them. They need help getting help!
This episode things are getting heated. Larian Studio is patching a bug that made companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 a little too eager to jump into bed with the player. Then, an unnamed chastity cage manufacturer has a massive… data leak. It’s finally bad! Finally, Burning Man attendees are leaving the desert after a weekend trapped in the mud.
David has launched a new Field Guide, designed to take everyone's Obsidian usage to the next level.
Andy and Flo are tired, but the show must go on. Google announces the next phase of AI infusion in Workspace. The company also leaked the new Pixel 8 before announcing a launch event in October. The modular Fairphone 5 is excellent but missing what makes everyone buy Apple and Samsung.
In Follow-up, John shares some updates on his tile and paint journey. Also, he reaches a critical junction in the saga of his freezer.
Next, we learn a little about eggcorns and mondegreens. Then there's some confusion about when the kid from _There Will Be Blood_ was in Iron Maiden, and John corrects Merlin's Conan quote. Again and again.
For this month's members-only bonus show, your hosts consider whether John might be a Secret Buddhist.
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(_Recorded on Tuesday, August 22, 2023_)
With Apple's September event less than two weeks away, the guys talk about the latest rumors concerning the iPhone 15 line and upcoming Apple Watch models. Also on the docket: Reminders' Today view, Alex Hay's apps and Live Voicemail in iOS 17.
Great, inexpensive gadgets; worthy subscriptions and those we've canceled; Apple's September event; and our future USB-C charging prospects.
The highly anticipated Pilot nib ranking finally happens on this episode, with Brad counting down from number 15 to his favorite nib in the top spot. Which ones should you buy, and which should you avoid? Brad writes it all out on this episode.
Our final plans and preparation for iOS 17's launch, now that we can confidently predict its timing.
David & Mike discuss the satirical self-help book How to Be Miserable by Randy J. Paterson and share the dysfunctional skills they are particularly good at.
Myke and Austin discuss the news over summer break including Daniel Ricciardo's broken hand and Max Verstappens' dominance over the F1 2023 season.
With a busy fall looming, Mac analyst Stephen Hackett joins the show to give Jason's computing setup a check-up. And some iPhone rumors suggest the Color Czar may be leaving a lump of Space Black coal in Myke's stocking this year.
Ryan Irelan joins this week to talk about the current state of web development, digital training tools, and his expanding HomeKit rig.
In this episode, Rosemary and David talk about what's happening with Alex Hay's apps for Shortcuts, and then dive into the world of plain HomeKit without extra services.
We answer burning questions, like what Google wants with Johnny Cash's likeness and why it ceased development on an AR/VR device with Samsung. Sorry, parents, YouTube _has_ been targeting ads to kids.
The CNN streaming era re-begins--and we're still trying to figure out how TV news adapts to the streaming era. Also: Netflix makes a franchise bet on Zach Snyder, but is it shooting itself in the foot? And are streaming sports rights worth the high cost?
It’s time already for another systems check and our hosts are… busy. Jay’s trying something new (and it’s not here yet!) and Kathy can’t even or odd so learn how they hope to manage in the next quarter.
Sony finally reveals its new Playstation Portal device, and it’s exactly as underwhelming as everyone suspected it would be. Then, Apple supports California’s latest Right to Repair bill — but to what end? Then, Fyre Festival 2 is happening somewhere in the Carribbean. And if you’re one of the lucky 100 who bought tickets, boy do we want to hear from you!
Our hardware upgrade cycles, what an Apple foldable would bring, UI decisions that bother us, and what piece of tech we would use our magic wands on.
It’s San Francisco Pen Show week, and Brad has all the FOMO. He goes through his “If he were there” shopping list, looks at the new Kaweco EBONIT Sport, and finally begins testing 15 different Pilot nibs.
Myke is outraged about geography. Federico does some troubling math. Then the guys talk about Ticci's recent computing crisis and some upcoming games.
This 60-story, 790-foot skyscraper towered over Boston when it opened in 1976, and thankfully is still upright, despite some startling structural issues.
Grey is in conflict with a thermostat, while Myke has finished his assignment on Mood Tracking. Myke discusses the challenge of juggling the workloads of two businesses, and your hosts take you behind the scenes of a Cortex Brand meeting, revealing their concerns about a significant bet they are about to undertake.
The iMac turns 25, Relay turns 10 (next year in London), print magazines apparently still exist, and listeners have questions about why Apple would ever want to buy Disney.
Casey Liss rejoins the program to discuss his new app Callsheet and to give David and Stephen a tour of the apps and services he uses to manage his media.
In Follow-Up, John has updates on his omnibus home improvement project. As a main topic, Merlin is interrogated about his AI journey.
(_Recorded on Tuesday, August 8, 2023_)
Robo taxis are a menace to society, or at least it seems that way in San Francisco. Flo shares her final thoughts on Samsung and Google's foldables. And Google introduces a batch of new AI tools to help summarize web pages on the fly.
Prolific YouTube hardware channel Linus Tech Tips is going on a week’s pause after a controversy surrounding the review of a cooling prototype — and more. Then, it’s the 25th anniversary of the iMac. Yes, you can scream about it. Finally, justice may finally be served in the world of scammy printer money-making tactics.
Myke chats with Tom and Dan about their new Kickstarter project: Keen, a high quality retractable utility knife. They discuss the design decisions, the pricing, how the campaign is going… all manner of things. The show closes with a bit of follow up about Dan’s saga with a 32” 6k Dell monitor.
Kathy used ChatGPT, and Alex continues to use ChatGPT a lot more than they probably should.
(Recorded May 2023, when it was still the bird site.)
Whether we speed up audio and video media, how we'd want Apple to change Disney Parks, our thoughts on new Apple Watch bands, and what we're hoping to see from Apple's Shortcuts.
Brad and Myke break down a slew of new products this week, which include a classic notebook maker, and a brand new one. They also give out a few tips for the upcoming San Francisco Pen Show.
How to communicate new features to new and existing customers — and which features are worth communicating.
Jay Clouse of Creator Science joins us to talk about the sawdust problem, the focus benefits of community, and finding the balance between quality and quantity.
For years, rumors about Apple and Disney combining seemed ridiculous--but in light of Apple's transformation and Disney's difficulties, suddenly it seems a lot more possible. Myke and Jason examine Disney's business and try to imagine what portions of it Apple would actually want. Also: What would be in an Apple Watch X?
Since the dawn of multitasking, users have needed to juggle things on their screens. Apple has taken several swings at building good window management tools into macOS, but better solutions can be found in a long list of third-party apps. Stephen and David have tried just about all of them for this episode.
In this episode, Rosemary and David are joined by Sal Soghoian to talk about everything from launchers such as Alfred, to window management, and more voice control!
Disney alters the deal (namely the price of its streaming services)--pray they don't alter it further. But is Disney suffering from franchise fatigue, and is aggressively bunding Hulu with Disney+ the solution? Also: Jason's sad about Apple's failed college football deal.
[Downstream+ members also got to hear us discuss Paramount+ changing its programming philosophy, Disney's prodigal princes returning, whether Apple might buy Disney, and Max getting into sports streaming.]
Prepare to get more of Johnny Cash singing Europop hits, as Google is working with Universal on deep fake AI-based music. You can listen to it while making Android apps in your browser and sleeping in Google's hotel. The future!
Jay just moved and Kathy also moved like a month ago (or maybe two years ago) so we’re looking at some of the desires Jay has for his new space and what may be the reality of things.
Documentarian Alex Winter visits the show to discuss his history with Usenet and Napster, and his new documentary The YouTube Effect. The film covers the history of the platform and its transformation into a massive vector of disinformation. Our conversation goes through that and much more, including the future of Section 230, and the media’s focus on TikTok and Facebook over YouTube.
Stephen and Myke talk about brown technology, review Casey's new app Callsheet and more before Stephen audits Myke's Mac setups.
Apple's new music discovery station, how we take notes when problem solving, our use of voice assistants, and whether Apple's support is as good as it used to be.
2/3 of your hosts have been playing some other games... But of course we dive in to the story of TOTK too.
Kathy still hasn't used ChatGPT, but Alex remains optimistic about the bots.
(Recorded March 2023 in a pre-visionOS world!)
The Citicorp Center's unique design turned heads when it opened in the 1970s. Little did people know that the building was in danger of collapse until secret repairs could be made.
Jason has the painful details about Apple's comeback bid for college football TV rights that fell just short of the goal line. We also discuss what Apple's rich-but-middling quarterly results say about the importance of this fall's iPhone launch.
Video game industry veteran Shahid Kamal Ahmad rejoins the program to catch David and Stephen up on his work and evolving setup, and then the gang dives into gaming on visionOS, the current state of Android and a lot more.
John reports in with his Vacation Results, but he seems reluctant to set Merlin up with his aunt.
For this month's members-only bonus show, your hosts discuss _Hack My Home_ and the world of home makeover TV shows.
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(_Recorded on Tuesday, July 25, 2023_)
Today on The Backmarkers Myke and Austin discuss the F1 2023 season so far including the early arrival of Silly Season.
It's Taco Tuesday, even though we're recording on Wednesday and posting on Thursday: Flo has the Pixel Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in hand, while Andy leads us in a game of "Is This Thing Google's Doing Evil, Or Not?"
There are rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor afoot, and we’re going to get to the bottom of it! Then, calling the Canadian link tax what it is: a link tax. And a bad idea. Finally, a fan has filed assault charges against Cardi B and we think that’s silly too.
Can Myke, Federico and Stephen tell themselves apart from ChatGPT? How are iOS 17 widgets stacking up? What could the next iPad mini look like? These questions and more and answered this week.
The last time we had an AR experience, our thoughts on social media services paying for news links in Canada, the current state of smartphone innovation, and whether we think AI "hallucinations" are a deal-breaker for the future of generative AI.
It’s Washington D.C. Fountain Pen Supershow time, and Brad, for once, is prepared! He discusses his gameplan for what will be a busy show, but not before getting ready for Hobonichi SZN.
David & Mike discuss how they inject focus into their workdays & Mike shares about his tiny house retreat experience.
Splitting your time between iOS 17 and visionOS development, and tips for attending a visionOS lab.
This week we wonder if Apple will profess further mastery of the Periodic Table with this fall's iPhone Pro release, and if Lionel Messi will conquer the world with Apple's help. And for the Summer of Fun, Myke asks Jason about his writing process and tools.
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen check out some additional Safari extensions, answer some listener questions, discuss the Studio Display and address a recent controversy about the sailing workout type on the Apple Watch.
Rose and David share a collection of their favorite personal automations ranging from task and project management to home automation.
Flo is back! Andy is elated! The two hosts catch up on life over the last nine weeks and discuss the results of Alphabet's latest quarterly earnings. Samsung also puts on a mediocre show for some foldables.
Did Netflix lure the rest of the streaming industry into quicksand? We explore the difference between being an entertainment retailer and wholesaler. Then it's time to talk about the man, the legend, the human topic: Disney's Bob Iger.
Samsung’s latest event saw new versions of their folding phones, and they might have Brianna switching sides. Then, yeah, we have to talk about Elon Musk rebranding Twitter as X. But then it’s the marketing event we’ve all been waiting for, Rocket Does Barbie. Greta Gerwig’s latest film is out now and the reviews are unpredictable!
It only happens once a year, maybe, but we’re answering questions from our amazing conductors!
After handling some feedback about leather and batteries, Stephen, Myke and Federico consider applying for a Vision Pro Developer Kit, talk about the Beats Studio Pro and try to understand what's happening at Twitter. Errrr, X.
The current state of our social media presences, tech tips for navigating medical situations, spatial apps we'd like to see for Apple Vision Pro, and how we deal with mis-delivered packages.
Brad is back from his Uni-ball talk and spills all the tea. Before that, he and Myke break down the new Pilot Vanishing point Limited Edition, and try to sort out the latest from Pilot’s ILMILY stationery lineup.
“It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none — none more black.”
Myke's summer is a lot less fun due to his concerns about a bill advancing in the UK Parliament that could potentially drive some Apple services out of the country. Also we try to understand just what's happening at Apple regarding AI products, and we have issues with services that push algorithmic timelines.
Chuck Joiner has been covering Apple since 2000 and has been a user longer than that. He joins David and Stephen to talk about what makes the Apple community special, how the company's tools enable its users and some of his favorite apps and services.
Grey has had to vacate his garage office, Myke wants to thank Cortexans, Cortex joins the Notion Nation, and Myke has hired a personal assistant. Also, a lightning round of exciting Beta features.
Things kick off with an exploration of sharing a mic on-stage and the Battle of Stalingrad. John reminds Merlin he's repeatedly tried to get him into airplane videos.
John's effort to get his username on a new site is being thwarted by a mom who claims to work too hard.
Lemongrab is discussed, and this leads to a real time review of your hosts' avatars on select streaming service. On my account?
In Follow-Up, John interrogates the source of Merlin's recent infection. Merlin shares that he needs to watch TV with his kid at night in order to feel alive.
A case is made for normalizing rest, and Merlin shares his worst-received onsite corporate visit. John has been lifting very light weights, and Merlin suggests John start really focusing on his core.
There's a brief discussion of Steven Spielberg in general and _JAWS_ in particular. John informs Merlin that he's pronouncing the name of the movie wrong. Merlin teaches John how to pronounce an umlaut, and John reciprocates by explaining the automotive traffic of Long Island.
Unsurprisingly, this leads to yet another discussion of pronunciation, accents, and regional usage. Then, Merlin tells John about a time he barfed jimmies really hard.
(_Recorded on Tuesday, July 11, 2023_)
Flo is back next week! So Andy is exploiting this final solo episode to make it all about Him. His frustrations about saving web archives from Chrome. His extended thoughts on Indiana Jones. To his credit, he did throw in some news about Google’s new AR Space Invaders game, just so that this Google podcast doesn’t lose its liquor license. But he still heroically pivots to his own opinions about technology’s responsibilities to move the needle.
Big news on the FTC appeal against Microsoft, and what’s next for the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Who could possibly stand in their way!? And will they do a good job trying to stop this merger!? Then, Meta has released LLaMa 2, its large language model, which is not open source but a second, more interesting thing. Then, NBC News journalist Kat Tenbarge joins us to talk about James Charles’ attempts to uncancel himself.
Even before ChatGPT brought AI into the mainstream of collective consciousness, companies touted artificial intelligence as a way to make your web site accessible – a magic bullet that meant web devs could skip the accessibility checks normally done by humans. And technologies like computer vision had brought AI into devices and image software. Today's guest has a few bones to pick with what marketers call AI, and some good things to say about computer vision.
Stephen is facing several dilemmas in his computing life, Myke insists that map size is related to the interestingness of a city and Federico has a HomePod mini just for himself.
The sites, apps, and services we use for research; how our university tech setups influenced our lives; the navigation apps we use; and our favorite features from Apple's OS betas.
On The Last Detail, Tom and Dan invite a guest on to chat about an object that is meaningful to them. They dive deep into that object, discussing the design, the manufacturing process, the good, and bad, and everything in-between.
Today’s guest is Stephen Hackett, and founder of 512pixels.net and cofounder of Relay FM, the home of this very podcast. His object is the iMac G4.
ConvertKit CEO Nathan Barry joins us to talk about the power of focus and how it helped save his company.
As the Public Betas arrive, there's breaking bad news for Mac Pro fans, Jason has an invitation for Tim Cook, and we explore our favorite Emoji.
We recorded early this week because Brad is off to talk to BIG PEN. Listen in to find out where he is heading and what he will be discussing. We also catch up on news reports from around the globe on the status of the Muji Polycarbonate Fountain Pen. Keep the reports coming!
This week, David and Stephen grab their lassos and gather up some of the best Safari extensions out on the free and open range of the App Store.
Threads Vibe Check, Danny Ric returns, celebrating anniversaries, and avoiding reunions.
Timery developer Joe Hribar joins the Automators to talk about what's involved with adding automation tools to your App and some of Joe's favorite Automations.
Andy’s joined by a special guest this week: Jason Howell, host of All About Android on the This Week In Tech network. We replay the last episode of the first season of “Frasier” before digging into a new rash of civil lawsuits that content creators have filed against Google and other makers of AI language models. And then we talk phones: the Fair, the Nothing, and reviving Andy’s Pixel 1 by installing one of the mobile OSes birthed by the Android Open Source Project.
The public betas are out, and the guys have spent some time with macOS Sonoma, iOS and iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10. This week, they share their impressions and then have a conversation about Threads.
Twitter is unraveling over Threads, with a threatened lawsuit on the horizon. Then, we’re checking in with the Bored Apes! How are they doing? Oh… oh. Finally, an important Slate piece from Luke Winkie asks: was Napoleon hot?
Jay and Kathy's lives are being bombarded with unknown timelines and expectations. Will they make it through?
In a tale as old as time, we try and fail to understand the Emmy Awards. Also: Breaking down Netflix's new ratings math. (Downstream+ subscribers get an extra 30 minutes about the up and coming world of free ad-supported streaming services and why Prime Video is like CBS.)
Our first iOS apps, what we look for deals on, whether we pay attention to the fine print, and our preferences in laptop sizes.
The social media landscape is disarray … but who cares? Let’s talk pens! Ok, we talk about social media a little bit, but then dig into live reports from Italy, Australia, and Portland, Oregon. What is going on in the wide world of stationery? We are here to tell you!
It's a gas station. It's a jerky bar. It's a set of very clean bathrooms. It's a gas station. It's a jerky bar. It's a bathroom. Are you getting it? This is not three highway stops. It's one highway stop. And they call it Buc-ee's.
We struggle to balance empathy with reality as we try to explain why the Mac Pro is the way that it is, and why that's unlikely to change. Also, the Summer of Fun ends up taking on the future of social media, and Myke asks Jason to talk him into installing the iOS beta.
To celebrate 700 episodes of the show, David and Stephen talk through how they work, including how MPU gets made each week, how they approach their blogs, other podcasts, videos and more.
A question about question marks becomes a fairly detailed exploration of proper calendar usage and workplace culture. This inexplicably leads to a conversation Merlin recently had about engineering.
John has some Follow-Up on how Vision Pro might handle being used in unusual situations. Casting the right shadow is hard.
Next up, John has questions about Merlin's new interest in onions. Plants are discussed.
For the main topic, John has questions about Merlin's recent Wedding Results. John also tells Merlin things he should have said on other podcasts.
For this month's members-only bonus show, your hosts discuss Spider-Man: Across the Universe (2023).
Also: a surprising amount of R.E.M. talk.
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(_Recorded on Tuesday, June 27, 2023_)
Examining the constant anxiety of feeling like you're falling "behind" in your app's development.
Meta has launched its major Twitter competitor, Threads, and there’s a LOT to talk about – from privacy issues, to onboarding, to BRANDS!! How will it fare in the Twitterclone-verse, much less… the fediverse? Then, Twitter itself has had a weird week, to say the least.
Canada is the latest country to decide that somebody should be on the hook for the news industry’s financial issues, and it might as well be Google. And, just like the offside rule in professional hockey, this is a Canadian thing that Andy doesn’t really understand. Meanwhile, Google urges its AI models to both learn more and forget more. Isn’t this the sort of contradiction that made HAL-9000 go psychotic?
As we all inch toward a USB-C future, Stephen takes time to look back, quizzing Federico and Myke on 12 terms Apple has trademarked.
The “Twitter replacements” we're using, our hopeful finds for Prime Day, how Apple will or won't comply with the Digital Markets Act, and our toxic relationship with streaming services.
Brad and Myke are back behind the mic, and Brad goes behind the scenes to discuss how he gets out of the stationary doldrums. Brad also discovers a pen for the second time before he and Myke discuss what the sale of Pelikan means for fountain pen fans, and get their first official look at the Platinum 3776 Fuji Unkei "Uroko-Gumo."
Sponsorship coach Justin Moore joins us to talk about his journey from medical devices to Creator Wizard founder, avoiding the comparison trap, and finding your niche.
This week we get to the bottom of the secrets of the mysterious Puzzle Society, Goldman Sachs can't make money on credit cards, Apple might be getting into college football, and there's a lot of weird follow-up. Typical Summer of Fun stuff!
This week, everyone's favorite nerdy pastor TJ Luoma rejoins the show to update David and Stephen on his tech, how he's learned to take time away from work and some of his new favorite apps and services.
It’s episode 100! For this very special extravaganza, Myke, Tom and Dan decided to record a very normal episode of Thoroughly Considered. Topics include the Apple Vision Pro, Dan’s new computer, the Mark Three, and a couple follow-up items.
David and Rosemary have been testing the latest Apple betas on all their devices, despite going off the grid things seem to be going well—and the latest beta has added more automation possibilities!
CNN rises to the top of the conversation again, Netflix gets the ball back, Paramount sells some crown jewels, Sports Corner travels to Utah, and we answer four listener letters!
This week we’re discussing the Wall Street Journal’s extensive reporting on drug use among tech workers on Silicon Valley — from psilocybin to ketamine — and why it’s such a difficult, complicated issue to talk about. Then, the Mac Pro is here, but where are the Mac Pro Pros?? For dessert, an update on Bri’s search for the perfect drone!
Andy mourns the loss of Google’s Iris smart glasses, because he knows so way much more than Google or Apple about VR and XR. Reviews of the Pixel Fold are in! It’s a jim-dandy phone except for what happens when you unfold it. And reading coverage of last week’s Vidcon helps Andy be less judgmental about The Avengers.
Do you write it down to remember it now, later, or NEVER! Let's talk about how we take notes.
Federico, Stephen and Myke are joined by James Thomson to talk about the visionOS SDK and what apps may be like when the platform launches early next year. Other topics include laundry symbols, the return of Ridiculous Fishing and more.
Extended warranties, our first jobs, whether we read online reviews, and how to deal with window management on the Mac.
Video games and stationery are a perfect match, and who better to discuss both topics than Miranda Sanchez. We discuss her prolific journaling habit, get some journaling advice, and break down her relatively new fountain pen obsession. Plus, we chat podcasting, and all things Twitch streaming.
Developers are getting their hands on (simulated) visionOS for the first time, and we speculate about how spatial apps might work. And for the Summer of Fun, we gauge our excitement level for various Apple-related product rumors.
Malin Sundberg is one of the developers behind the apps Mercury Weather and Orbit. This week, she joins Stephen and David to discuss her background and work, as well as her hands-on time with the Apple Vision Pro at WWDC.
Myke is back from his first WWDC keynote experience, and Casey wants to know all the details!
In follow-up, John addresses a question from one of Merlin's co-hosts in which John agrees that Merlin is weird.
Also, there's a new movie that John saw and that Merlin hasn't (at the time of recording), and John wants Merlin to figure out how it lost part of a star on his letter box dee.
As a main topic, your hosts talk about Apple's recent Vision Pro announcement.
(_Recorded on Tuesday, June 13, 2023_)
Reviews of the new Pixel Tablet are in, and it looks like maybe the world is about to fall slap-happy in love! (From a certain perspective, and placed in the correct context). Chromebooks are about to receive the X-gene, and Gannett Newspapers celebrates the first day of Summer with a beach clambake-slash-massive antitrust suit against Google.
The FTC is shaking and baking, with a lawsuit against Amazon for alleged dark patterns in the sign-up and cancellation process for Amazon Prime. But is this lawsuit really… it? Then, a feature at The Verge goes into the human labor that trains AI, and the shadow industry that makes it all work. For dessert: Brianna buys a drone!
After some Smell Talk and celebrating the return of the Genius Bar, Myke, Federico and Stephen celebrate ten years of podcasting together by revisiting some of their favorite Apple stories from the last decade.
How we save links for later, the app we'd make for Apple Vision Pro, how we listen to music and podcasts, and tips for tech to use when moving across the country.
Myke is back, and he and Brad catch up on his digital travels in our analog space. Brad also follows up on his conversation with Uni-ball over the Kuru Toga Dive kerfuffle, and he breaks down a few new products that have crossed his desk over recent weeks.
David reflects on 18 months of freedom, Mike reports back from Craft + Commerce, and they both share their best advice for teaching kids how to focus.
My colleagues from the Maccessibility Roundtable join me for a conversation about Apple's Vision Pro and accessibility. We still don't know a lot, but be know more than we did an hour after the WWDC keynote.
Myke and Jason answer your questions about Vision Pro, catch up with some new beta details, saddle up for a new Rumor Roundup, process the Reddit debacle, and detail our summer plans.
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen keep unpacking WWDC, talk about their time with the new betas and work through some listener feedback.
David and Rose review all the automation changes coming to the Apple platforms from the new software and tools announced at WWDC 2023.
The head of CNN is out, but the larger issue is: what's the future of TV news in the age of streaming? (Downstream+ subscribers also heard: YouTube is still top dog, the age of consolidation brings the need for better content discovery, a Bob Iger check-in, and Netflix falls into Sports Corner.)
Jay is back and his brain is squishier than ever… In this episode we poke and prod and talk about how to use accountability to look at the forest from the trees and tell each other "Hey you should stop that thing you’re doing at the moment and get back to what you’re supposed to be doing"
The Reddit black-out has begun, and there is a lot of news coming out of Reddit’s conflict with Christian Selig and other third-party app developers, in the wake of Reddit’s API changes. We’ll be discussing that and a huge roadblock in Activision and Microsoft’s proposed merger. Plus, it was Summer Game Fest this weekend! What looks good? All of it, maybe? Even Starfield?
Why on Earth did Google release so many new features and updates on Flag Day? Well, Google bothered to create ‘em so Material is going to talk about ‘em...with the help of The Feature Roundup Dice. Oh, and also the EU is honking down Google’s snorkel about why it thinks it’s evil, and they want Google to knock that kind of stuff off.
Stephen breaks some shocking news on the show. Federico had feelings about the Apple Vision Pro. Myke messed up the points. All of this and then a Round Robin of some smaller announcements from WWDC.
Whether we're installing Apple betas, Tim Cook offers us a free product, how the Reddit blockout have affected us, and what we were disappointed not to see at WWDC.
This week, Brad is joined by Frank Pressentin of Elbwood to discuss his beautifully handcrafted work. From his late start in life to his current meticulous in manufacturing, they cover it all in this episode.
We've all been startled by sudden noises, but some goats take being scared to an all-new level.
Jason and Myke discuss their experiences using the Apple Vision Pro and what they're thinking about the product now that they've used it. Also there's a lot of WWDC follow-up, and Jason reviewed new Macs! And it's all coming to you live from Jason's garage.
Subscriptions aren't just the future of software anymore, but they are how many developers are running their businesses today. David and Stephen open up their App Store accounts to discuss what they're paying for and why.
At last, the pop quiz show.
Then, for this month's members-only bonus show, your hosts discuss their summer plans.
(_Recorded on Tuesday, May 30, 2023_)
An interview with Josh Shaffer and Chris Thielen about Swift macros, SwiftData, interactive widgets, and more, recorded at Apple Park during WWDC 2023.
In news surprising no one, it’s an almost all-WWDC week here on Rocket! We’ve got OS updates and new MacBooks but the story sucking all the air out of the room is Apple Vision Pro headset. Christina interviews Inverse’s Raymond Wong, who demo’d the headset and has all the hands-on details. Plus, a money-grabbing choice by Reddit threatens beloved third-party apps.
Myke got to try out the Apple Vision Pro – in an exclusive hands-on experience at Apple Park. On this episode, he recounts his entire experience to Grey and talks about what it could mean for the future of computing.
All of this week’s stories come from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference! But Andy swears it’s all relevant to Google. Apple’s Vision Pro headset offers discussion about VR versus AI. Apple announced that they’re addressing iPhone users’ complaints about green bubbles in group messages and they’re doing it in the most Apple way possible. And Apple’s figured out a new way to hurt Android users: by going after their friends and family!!! Zounds!
Recorded live at Apple Park, Stephen and David talk about some of the big announcements from WWDC23.
What would bring Brad to say this? Well, it’s an all ASK TPA episode of the podcast this week, and he has thoughts!
For the first time in four years, Federico, Myke and Stephen are together and in person to record an episode of The World's Greatest Podcast. This week, they judge their picks for WWDC23 — and one from the past.
David & Mike discuss the process of planning (and attempting to live out) their ideal weeks.
WWDC23 is just a few days away, so Myke, Federico and Stephen have made their predictions for what Apple will — and won't — announce.
It may have been a design for the lowly paper cup, but Jazz design has come to define much of the aesthetic we associate with the glory days of the 1990s.
Brett Terpstra joins David to explain some of his favorite automation tools and tricks.
Andy spent some cash over the holiday, and Flo is still wondering where to spend her Google Store store credit. We'll discuss the $9 million penalty that Google and iHeartRadio have to pay for deceptive Pixel 4 ads, plus the $5 Billion Google will owe Play Store customers if the latest class action suit goes terribly. We'll also lament over how hard it is to move to Mastodon.
An art historian recently discovered that a Mondrian painting has been hung upside down for decades. How does something like that happen, and what made them realize the mistake? Plus: Quinn tries to guess which way abstract paintings are supposed to be oriented.
The bestest of system names for the bestest of friends. Kathy and Jay talk about the changes their systems have had and why it's okay to be dynamic.
This week on Rocket, the BAD BOYS OF TECH are all over the news! Elon Musk? He's fighting Apple! Sam Bankman Fried? He's giving ill-advised interviews at Dealbook Summit! All these bad boys and more are the subject of this week's show, so tune in to get the lowdown on Bad Boys near you. (Nearness of Bad Boys is not a guarantee and the hosts of Rocket take no responsibility for your ability to access Bad Boys of Tech. Much like SBF, we don't know anything about commingling.)
Stephen and Federico are joined by the One True John to discuss the past, present and future of the iPad mini, as well as home networking, award-winning APIs and a big surprise.
Annual streaming music retrospectives, our favorite thing about niche software, whether child us would be blown away by today's tech, and our pitches for social media networks.
Ana is back, with stationery gift ideas in tow! She and Brad break down all of the fun stationery goods they hope to see this holiday season, and give you some ideas along the way.
Bob Chapek is out and Bob Iger is back in! What does this mean for the future of Disney? We don't have the answers, but we have lots of questions! Also discussed: "Strange World" and the future of Disney animation, whether Disney should buy Hulu, and Netflix's strange "Glass Onion"s strategy.
In 2001, a freight train derailed in Baltimore, causing a fire that burned for five days and over $12 million in damages.
John Gruber joins Jason on Upgrade for the first time. Topics include eWorld, Apple's iPhone production problems in China, FIFA and Qatar and the World Cup, the reasons behind Apple's sports ambitions, BBEdit, regular expressions, Perl and Python, MarsEdit, nanotexture displays, webcams, and the state of the art in ADB-to-USB adapters. Happy Cyber Monday to all those who celebrate!
OmniFocus expert Tim Stringer drops by the show to catch David and Stephen up on his businesses, his use of multiple Macs and how OmniFocus 4 is shaping up while in beta.
Things kick off with a quick look at the recent TicketMaster dustup. Merlin shares what a "news peg" is, and John has simple ideas for avoiding unnecessary logjams on the web.
As a main topic. upon Merlin's request, John generously provides a tour of his app, SwitchGlass. We learn what itch John was scratching and how SwitchGlass differs from various other rows of icons on your Mac.
In the members-only bonus show, the guys talk about, you know. Twitter.
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(_Recorded on Tuesday, November 15, 2022_)
We're revisiting FTX and what we've learned since last week's recording about the goings-on chez team FTX. Then, Bob Iger is back at Disney! The stock market is optimistic — can he make the magic happen again? Last but not least, let's dish about Mastodon. In the wake of Twitter's slow implosion, many people have moved over to the decentralized social network — and Christina has some opinions.
It's our annual listen-to-us-while-cooking episode! Andy and Flo regale what's on the docket this turkey/tofurkey holiday, then count down the most worthy of Google's Black Friday deals. Be sure to listen in if you're shopping!
Finding a Twitter replacement (or leaving it all behind), our Read-it-Later services of choice, the tech we're most thankful for, and the apps we're most thankful for.
Chris Upchurch joins us to talk about his recent career change from metropolitan transportation planner to whitewater rafting guide.
There's some huge news from the world of streaming, as Disney switches bosses and Apple plans its next wave of sports-streaming products. Meanwhile, Myke's busy building out his smart home while Jason has been reminded of the fragility of smart-home networking.
Refining and improving the most boring and rudimentary experiences in our apps, and testing variations on Widgetsmith's paywall.
Apple's Notes and Reminders apps have come a long way since their introductions years ago. This week, Stephen and David look at their history, discuss their current iterations and make some requests for the future.
At the final F1 race of 2022, the Abu Dhabi GP delivered something you could describe as "action" to wrap up the season so today Myke and Austin break down our thoughts and predictions about this year in Formula 1.
Simon Støvring returns to talk about how much automation has changed and what his favourite new features are.
After Lynn Goldsmith took photos of Prince in 1981, she gave Andy Warhol permission to make a silkscreen illustration. However, she had no idea that he made a series of illustrations, some of which have been licensed for thousands of dollars. Now she has a case in front of the Supreme Court that may shape the future of copyright.
Andy and Flo wonder what's next in social media. The two friends talk about Google's $400 million location-tracking faux pas, though Apple doesn't have clean hands either. Then, a new beta feature in DuckDuckGo to keep Android apps from tracking your activity.
FTX has collapsed so spectacularly over the last couple weeks. Let's start digging into the downfall of crypto's golden boy and a company that many thought was stable. Then, it's a dip into what the heck is going on at Twitter. It ain't good! Writer Alanis King joins us to discuss her book written with Elizabeth Blackstock, Racing with Rich Energy. It tells the story of the rise and fall of one of F1's weirder sponsor scams, and it is Delicious.
Kathy is away so Jay has brought bag and electronics YouTuber PK Shiu to the show to talk about what we learn in our side-hustles.
Myke, Tom, and Dan discuss the ATP Chicken Hat, Tom’s new venture, The Studio Neat Starter Kit gift box (coming soon!). Then they close the show by visiting their past gift guide recommendations to see if they still hold up.
This week, the guys discuss cubes, the value of feedback and what's left for Apple's year. Also on the topic list: mid-life crises, the Apple polishing cloth and a new membership perk for Connected Pro.
How we positively integrate tech in our kids' lives, whether we display vintage tech, sharing streaming service logins, and do standalone cameras still trump smartphones?
It’s an old school podcast this week, with Field Notes and TWSBI discussion right from the start. Brad then breaks down the new Writewell launch from Good Made Better, plus explains his choices for the updated Top 5 Fountain Pens between $100 and $200.
Disney's latest financial results lead us to ponder where we are in the dramatic change from old-school media to the streaming world. We discuss "Hocus Pocus 2" as the ultimate direct-to-streaming movie, and why "Glass Onion" makes sense going to theaters before Netflix. Also, Warner Bros. Discovery claims to have all its franchises in order, but that doesn't seem remotely realistic. (And yeah, this means we have to talk about J.K. Rowling again.)
In 1766, England was suffering from rising prices and food shortages. One day in October, violence broke out over cheese.
Grey is going deep on Focus Modes, Myke will not switch, and they both share the apps and services they have been using most over the past year.
Let's get real about the Apple VR headset. Is it really coming next year? What's it going to look like? What features should it have? What lessons can Apple learn from Meta's foray into VR products? We break it all down. Also, we've got home automation on our minds in various ways, as a smart switch fails Jason, Myke seeks advice, and it's beginning to look a lot like expensive fairy-light season.
For the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix, Mercedes have found some pace and a World Champion has found some serious controversy. Myke and Austin break it all down for this episode of The Backmarkers!
Things kick off with about ten minutes of very useful nail clipper talk.
Up next, lots of good listener Follow-Up on the origins of CSS color names, how to pause a TikTok with your meat fingers, plus revealing some scalable methods for finding free money from the government.
Next, comes some FU on Lifestreams that somehow kind of becomes the basis for the rest of the episode.
How can we track the stuff that's valuable to us—but also provide the specificity and context needed to annotate that data in a way that makes it actionable?
Then, of course, you wonder about the privacy implications of living in a panopticon. Sure isn't working out too great for the Uyghurs. Won't somebody please think of the children?
The digital divide is real, but you may not realize how real until you watch someone else use a computer. Secret gestures, powerful browser plug-ins, and even general internet hygiene are still anything but evenly distributed.
Finally, John shows Merlin how to fix his notifications even as he continues to refuse a very generous job offer.
(Recorded Thursday, November 3, 2022)
Federico and Shahid take a trip down memory lane to remember when videogames helped them in their personal lives.
YouTube Kids remains questionable, and Andy has found a sincere appreciation for the Nest Hub. We'll discuss how to get your refunds from Google's defunct Stadia cloud gaming platform and what it's like to play PC games on a Chromebook. We also chat about what's next from Fitbit and its plans for a kid-centric device.
Tempest's first book, Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion, has been published! In this episode, she shares her experience writing and publishing a middle-grade book, from the first picture game to finding an agent to books hitting the shelves of a bookstore near you.
This week on Rocket — TWIT TAKES OVER! Or, we take over TWiT! Leo Laporte was kind enough to have the whole Rocket gang on his show this week, where we talked at length about Elon Musk's ongoing chaos at Twitter, and Brianna ran a demented quiz for Leo and Christina.
Myke returns to the show with some questions for his co-hosts. Then, conversations about Federico's Apple Frames 3.0 Shortcut, Stephen's ability to track his wallet and Elon's changes at Twitter.
Last week's podcast, today! 'Tis the season for sickness, but we're back in your ears with two episodes this week. First up: Andy does a solo show where he recaps his Nest WiFi Pro experience and notes from Google's AI@ day.
Our thoughts on all-in-one work platforms in regard to Zoom One, the mapping app(s) we use, our predictions for the future of social media, and our tech-buying habits when faced with supply-constraint delays.
Hot Takes are the internet’s favorite currency, but are they a thing in the stationery world? Brad and Myke explore what is, and what isn’t, a hot take, and discover-gladly-that we reside in a more lukewarm territory.
David & Mike consider the focus benefits of mind mapping and discuss the tools and methods they use to think beyond the outline.
macOS Ventura has arrived! David and Rose break down all the new automating possibilities with the latest Mac operating system.
On The Last Detail, Tom and Dan invite a guest on to chat about an object that is meaningful to them. They dive deep into that object, discussing the design, the manufacturing process, the good, and bad, and everything in-between.
Today’s guest is Jason Snell, the host of several tech podcasts, and the founder of sixcolors.com, an Apple-centric website covering the intersection of technology and culture. His object is the Breville Tea Maker.
This episode is super seriously silly. Jay and Kathy explore some of silly habits that break up the tension in their day-to-day.
Services and products we just can't quit, our cringiest status splurges, whether advertising works on us, and the fate of Twitter under its new management.
In an episode full of fun and surprises, Myke discovers the biggest one right near the end.
Peacock pivots, Netflix gets to know itself, "Doctor Who" is on the move, "Andor" teaches some important lessons, and Sports Corner returns!
Rising from the shores of the Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch welcomes thousands of visitors a year to explore it's soaring heights through tiny windows at the top.
Apple and the Mac had another record quarter, but there are some serious questions about slowing growth in services and what it means for Apple's future strategies. This leads naturally into a discussion of Apple sticking ads all over the App Store and changing its App Store guidelines again. And Myke has taken Stage Manager for a spin on macOS Ventura.
At the 2022 Mexican Grand Prix there were some "interesting" strategy decisions at one of the last F1 races of the year.
Apple has shipped significant updates to its operating systems, so this week, David and Stephen explore the features each brings to the table, getting deep into macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.1.
Things kick off with John's strident observation of pre-show hygiene, and Merlin struggles to know his Targaryens from his Velaryons and his Valyrians. Merlin has a lot of problem with twins, and John mourns this new generation's lack of respect for proper media queuing. As ever, Merlin's demos are the worst.
There's some brief confusion about 80s music, and, even though he's drop-tuned, Merlin plays John a nice "FMaj7" chord. John claims to have no interest in Merlin making him a mixtape.
In Follow-Up, John interrogates Merlin about a new domain name. John pushes some commits to Merlin, as various tool tip options are workshopped in real time lol.
Merlin offers John a prestigious new position, because he's got a bunch of computer problems to put him on. John demurs.
John has been looking into the unclaimed property of Massachusetts, but Merlin always assumes everything like this is some kind of jam-up.
This somehow leads to a surprisingly deep discussion of Letterboxd and the inevitable return of the evergreen topic of ratings and reviews. John and Merlin do not want to host their own email.
In the (101 minute!) members-only bonus show, John has real-time Letterboxd homework for Merlin, and your hosts consider what it will be like to pick through their digital lives after they die.
And, finally, yes: John has even more updates on his seemingly endless journey towards "home improvement."
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(_Recorded on Tuesday, October 18, 2022_)
This week, Flo wonders why her Google search page is rife with ads, and Andy is excited over his Nest WiFi Pro on the way. The two friends discuss Alphabet's third-quarter earnings call this week. Plus, updates to the Google Home and YouTube apps.
An AV company shuts down, Apple kills a cable, and Taylor Swift releases Midnights. All that and more on Rocket as we prepare for a year of being forced to cover Twitter on a weekly basis!
Stephen has some dongles, Myke worries about the neighbors and Federico doesn't enjoy piles.
Mixing tech with Halloween, the show or film we'd bring to Apple TV+, our thoughts on an Elon-run Twitter, and our low-tech habits.
Lamy released pictures of their best collaboration yet, so why is Brad upset? He explains, and also discusses new Kaweco builds and collaborations, and the return of Conid. Finally, he breaks down the Top 5 “Next” Fountain Pens list update, recently published on the blog.
We're talking automation - mostly on macOS, with developer Brett Terpstra and fellow automation fan Darcy Burnard.
Baron Fig CEO Joey Cofone joins us to talk about creativity, embracing constraints, and finding your own way.
Jason's got new reviews of macOS Ventura, the tenth-generation iPad, and the M2 iPad Pro. We discuss Stage Manager, System Settings, the Magic Keyboard Folio, and the curious pace and nature of iPad innovations.
For the 2022 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Formula 1 delivered one of the most thrilling races of the year. Myke and Austin break it all down this episode of The Backmarkers!
With Matter on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get into home automation. On this episode, Stephen and David talk about how their HomeKit setups have evolved over time and what they hope Apple and others can add to the smart home in the future.
Our favorite spooky music for Halloween, plus new edible contenders for some of our previous rankings!
Lately, Andy and Flo's world has revolved around getting the know their Pixel Watch review units. Then, we chat about _The Information_'s report that Google is scaling back on the Assistant and what we think of this week's Messages update.
In this news, Rosemary and David look into non-continous automations and how breaking up a process can improve your automation abilities.
We've got two new iPads and a new Apple TV coming from Apple — who's already bought them, and who's on the fence? The answer… may surprise you? I don't know you!! Then, Konami definitely surprised everyone with a slew of new Silent Hill games. But are they what the people want? Olivia Wilde also satisfied the whole internet by revealing the salad dressing recipe that shook the world. Rocket is maybe the only tech podcast where you'll get to hear about new iPads AND Olivia Wilde's salad dressing.
While Jay is off keynoting, Kathy brings James Thomson in to talk about living with chronic pain and eye problems, while being kind to yourself.
Apple has announced a pair of new iPad and a new Apple TV. This week, Myke, Federico and Stephen talk through the news and try to make sense of the new iPad lineup.
The iPad lineup's squishy middle, why Apple pros aren't allowed to have fun, our Apple Pencil usage, and whether we get cellular-enabled iPads.
Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about the reception of the new Material Docks, doing custom Mark Ones for other businesses, Mark Three progress, and then close the show with a Dan’s Tech Corner about the staying power of the Dynamic Island.
It’s Horror Story season! Brad and Myke kick things off with two great stories, and an accidental third that needed to be discussed. Then, Brad breaks down his updated Top 5 Beginner Fountain Pens list.
Grey has seen some things he wished he hadn't, Myke tries to work out his alignment, and they both have a lot more to say on AI Art.
Is "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" the real winner of the battle between "House of the Dragon" and "Lord of the Rings"? Also: Netflix opens itself up to viewership ratings in the UK, Sports Corner covers Apple's negotiations with the NFL, and we discuss the merits of Paramount's content library and Hulu's overall value as a streaming service. Plus plus plus, your letters!
Waterbeds have been around a lot longer than you might think. Join Myke and Stephen as they dive into the world of nighttime waves.
This week we praise trackpad gestures, condemn Google's Matter strategy, ponder whether looks matter when it comes to VR headsets, and think big thoughts about the AirPods Pro 2. Then it's time for some final prognosticating about what products Apple might be introducing in the next few weeks.
Apple Maps has matured from its rocky start back a decade ago into a robust alternative to Google Maps. This week, David and Stephen go on a roadtrip through the service's history, features and more.
The two friends made it to the opera! Andy and Flo recap last week's Google Pixel boot camp. Then, we discuss our first impressions of the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch.
Things kick off with an ambitious proposal to recognize outstanding work by team members and keep the relationship fresh.
After ticking an item off of his "queue," John leads a nominally rapid-fire round highlighted by a controversial new Secret Weird Things People Do.
Things wrap with a provocative Dog Update in which John leverages the love of a British TV show to re-home a new friend with Merlin's family. Merlin identifies the wrong Helen.
(_Recorded on Tuesday, October 4, 2022_)
Simone wanted to be with her mom, so Brianna and Christina try to handle the show without her. They talk about Facebook’s Meta Connect event and all the new Quest and VR news, before debating whether or not Brianna should spend $1600 on an Nvidia 4090, now that reviews are out and the card seems truly excellent.
David and Stephen share some of the treats they've found as apps are getting updated for iOS 16. Then, they talk through their first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra.
The 2022 Singapore Grand Prix featured rain delays, world champions in the wall and a result that might never come so Myke and Austin break it all down this episode of The Backmarkers.
Does a spiritual practice play a part in your creative process? Do you have any rituals to help you create? Tempest and Aleen share their thoughts, feelings, history with spirituality, & current spiritual practices (or, in Aleen's case, attempt at creating ritual) and how they relate to their creativity.
John has concerns about why his fans are spinning up, and Merlin interrogates his recent obsession with the previous vice president.
The main topic this week concerns a question that's been banging around in Merlin's brain forever: is John inoculated against stress?
Once the usual arguments about wording and meaning have been (mostly) settled, numerous angles are explored. Including an exploration of one of life's thorniest differences to reconcile: how much can I be "how I am" with other people?
In our (85-minute!) members-only bonus show, John has updates on his "home improvement" projects. [This is a good one]
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(_Recorded on Tuesday, September 20, 2022_)
Flo is still under the weather, making it the perfect time to test out the new Chromecast with Google TV HD. Andy's got the iPhone 14 Pro. We'll run down the major parts of Google's Search On event this week. And we'll explain why we're not surprised that Google shuttered Stadia.
Flo is still under the weather, making it the perfect time to test out the new Chromecast with Google TV HD. Andy's got the iPhone 14 Pro. We'll run down the major parts of Google's Search On event this week. And we'll explain why we're not surprised that Google shuttered Stadia.
Well, there was a fun TikTok trend about everyone's favorite art pieces, but then the sound got taken down and all the videos are unavailable now, so you're going to have to take our word for it. I mean it's fine, we describe the videos and we link to all the art, but still. Rude.
Well, there was a fun TikTok trend about everyone's favorite art pieces, but then the sound got taken down and all the videos are unavailable now, so you're going to have to take our word for it. I mean it's fine, we describe the videos and we link to all the art, but still. Rude.
Amazon had a big ol' product showcase and Simone is so, so depressed about it! Who wants to hear about new spy cameras, a clock that watches you sleep, and speakers that are listening to you! YOU DO! Then, new CPUs and GPUs are SO POWERFUL, but is it worth upgrading yet? Finally, the Chess scandal has a new chapter, and it is juicy.
Amazon had a big ol' product showcase and Simone is so, so depressed about it! Who wants to hear about new spy cameras, a clock that watches you sleep, and speakers that are listening to you! YOU DO! Then, new CPUs and GPUs are SO POWERFUL, but is it worth upgrading yet? Finally, the Chess scandal has a new chapter, and it is juicy.
Stephen has an Apple Watch Ultra. Myke dropped his iPhone. Federico's security cameras came in very handy.
Oh, and Stage Manager is still busted.
Stephen has an Apple Watch Ultra. Myke dropped his iPhone. Federico's security cameras came in very handy.
Oh, and Stage Manager is still busted.
Our thoughts on a slidable, resizable laptop, our countdown events, our iPhone photography habits, and our favorite pinball games
Our thoughts on a slidable, resizable laptop, our countdown events, our iPhone photography habits, and our favorite pinball games
New Sailor releases! Paper discontinuations! Weird products! Planner changes! It’s an all the great things episode of The Pen Addict Podcast this week.
New Sailor releases! Paper discontinuations! Weird products! Planner changes! It’s an all the great things episode of The Pen Addict Podcast this week.
The W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines – WCAG – is the standard against which Web developers test for accessibility. Like most good standards, WCAG is evolving, with a new release anticipated within a few months. We talk about what the 2.2 candidate includes, and what's next for this important standard.
The W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines – WCAG – is the standard against which Web developers test for accessibility. Like most good standards, WCAG is evolving, with a new release anticipated within a few months. We talk about what the 2.2 candidate includes, and what's next for this important standard.
Jean MacDonald joins us to talk about social media, the M.E.O.W. system, and reading books.
Jean MacDonald joins us to talk about social media, the M.E.O.W. system, and reading books.
Jason reviews the iPhone 14, we speculate about how Apple could make an October Mac event worth having, Myke solves his iPhone migration problems, and we answer your Dynamic Island questions!
Jason reviews the iPhone 14, we speculate about how Apple could make an October Mac event worth having, Myke solves his iPhone migration problems, and we answer your Dynamic Island questions!
Alex Cox drops by the show to update Stephen and David on their new indie life, including Apple silicon hardware, collaboration tools and the new iPhone 14 Pro.
Alex Cox drops by the show to update Stephen and David on their new indie life, including Apple silicon hardware, collaboration tools and the new iPhone 14 Pro.
This week, David and Rosemary dive into David's new studio and plan out how to automate everything.
This week, David and Rosemary dive into David's new studio and plan out how to automate everything.
Andy is tired of diehards, and Flo is taking a break from the Apple Watch. We get into what's coming from Google, including the newly announced Chromecast with Google TTV (HD). Plus, Framework is making a modular Chromebook, Google Arts & Culture dropped a cool game, and we're _loling_ over LOLNeRF.
Andy is tired of diehards, and Flo is taking a break from the Apple Watch. We get into what's coming from Google, including the newly announced Chromecast with Google TTV (HD). Plus, Framework is making a modular Chromebook, Google Arts & Culture dropped a cool game, and we're _loling_ over LOLNeRF.
We finally have hands-on experience with the new iPhones — so, is it actually going to be worth it to upgrade? Then, a scandal in the world of Chess and Christie Smythe joins us to talk about that Elle story and life before, during, and after Martin Shkreli.
We finally have hands-on experience with the new iPhones — so, is it actually going to be worth it to upgrade? Then, a scandal in the world of Chess and Christie Smythe joins us to talk about that Elle story and life before, during, and after Martin Shkreli.
This conduit, Kathy and Jay are joined by the Pen Boss himself - Brad Dowdy. The three examine their quirky roles and breakdown how they found their flow.
This conduit, Kathy and Jay are joined by the Pen Boss himself - Brad Dowdy. The three examine their quirky roles and breakdown how they found their flow.
This week, Stephen shares his iPhone 14 Pro impressions, Myke reviews tvOS 16 and Federico laments the state of Stage Manager.
This week, Stephen shares his iPhone 14 Pro impressions, Myke reviews tvOS 16 and Federico laments the state of Stage Manager.
Julia's under the weather, so Jason asked our editor, Steven, to join him to talk about Amazon's NFL broadcast, Apple TV+ exclusivity of MLB record-breaking games, the insolvency of Bally Sports, and the mystery of NFL Sunday Ticket. Yep, it's Sports Corner with a little bit of bonus Canadian content.
Julia's under the weather, so Jason asked our editor, Steven, to join him to talk about Amazon's NFL broadcast, Apple TV+ exclusivity of MLB record-breaking games, the insolvency of Bally Sports, and the mystery of NFL Sunday Ticket. Yep, it's Sports Corner with a little bit of bonus Canadian content.
Our computer and desk setups, the feature we'd add to iOS to make the biggest impact on how we use our iPhones, our device-protection habits, and whether the iPad is living up to its potential.
Our computer and desk setups, the feature we'd add to iOS to make the biggest impact on how we use our iPhones, our device-protection habits, and whether the iPad is living up to its potential.
Myke is back, and boy do he and Brad have some catching up to do! From all the King’s Pens, to an oddly-placed Naruto experience, they cover it all in this week’s episode.
Myke is back, and boy do he and Brad have some catching up to do! From all the King’s Pens, to an oddly-placed Naruto experience, they cover it all in this week’s episode.
Paris is a beautiful destination for millions of tourists a year, but for some of them, it's a nightmare. And Paris isn't even the only city with its own syndrome.
Paris is a beautiful destination for millions of tourists a year, but for some of them, it's a nightmare. And Paris isn't even the only city with its own syndrome.
Grey explores collaboration again, Myke is getting ready for the Podcastathon. and they both discuss the ethics of AI art.
Automation wizard Stephen Millard joins David and Stephen to discuss Shortcuts, Alfred workflows and a whole host of other automation tools across Apple's platforms.
Both Mercedes and Ferrari had a more interesting 2022 Dutch GP then perhaps they wanted so as always Myke and Austin break it all down this week for The Backmarkers.
Things kick off with a brief debate on whether using things wrong makes you a hacker.
In Follow-Up, John has updates on that announcement about dropping a device in a plane seat, and Merlin expresses skepticism about announcements in general.
Then, there's some updates related to the prior discussion of performance reviews. Believe it or not, quantifying the unquantifiable is even more difficult than it sounds.
And, finally, we learn why John is still behind on his podcasts as well as why Merlin liked it better when podcasts were less…_professional_.
In our members-only bonus show: John has updates on _Half-Empty Nest Syndrome_.
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(_Recorded on Tuesday, August 23, 2022_)
Lots of games being played on Steam Deck over here, but not exclusively! Also, should Elden Ring be easier?
On this episode of Rocket, Simone is off in Italy, so Christina and Bri are trying to keep things together. After some Rocket Merch updates, we talk about the Twitter Whistleblower leaks, spend some time in the world of AI art with Stable Diffusion, and finally are joined by Kat Tenbarge to talk about the latest Trisha Paytas drama. PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for even more from Kat, as an extra helping of Dessert!
Whether we'll use Twitter's new Twitter Circle feature, the least-exciting rumors for Apple's upcoming September event, social media services we're using more — not less — in the last year, and our thoughts on smartphones reaching their peak.
After the silliest of seasons during F1 2022 summer break Myke and Austin are back to break it all down and recap the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.
Celebrate the last weekend of the summer with the best rods of meat and plants we could find.
Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event. What new features will the new iPhones have--and will they be more expensive? Will the Apple Watch expand? And what other surprises might propel one of us to a decisive draft victory?
Julia Alexander drops by to discuss the world of streaming services, and how Apple stands apart from its competitors in the space. Also discussed: the sad lack of modern orange notebooks, the importance of the Apple Watch and some of Julia's go-to apps.
From simple improvements to deep cross-linking and pages which update, there's a lot you can automate within your note-taking app of choice. In this episode, the automation gang take on Obsidian, and all of its plugins.
Sometimes, things are tough, which is what this week's episode is about: tough stuff. Flo tells the story of why it was challenging to write her Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review, and Andy lifts our spirits with his proposed plans for Halloween. Then, we walk you through this week's biggest _non_ technical headlines.
Content warning for talk of COVID and CSAM.
On a very special episode of Rocket, a very special special guest plays judge, jury, and exe-juiceioner, in a devious trivia game designed by our very own Brianna Wu. Thanks everyone for listening for 400 episodes and here's to 400 chaotic more! PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for our very first extra helping of Dessert!
Jay and Kathy go on a journey of what it means to be the face of something and how to adjust how that affects your day to day choices.
We discuss what the House of the Dragon premiere means for HBO Max, how Netflix judges the success of "The Sandman" and other shows, the business reasons behind Warner Bros. Discovery's cuts, and why Sony is sitting pretty without its own streaming service.
Whether we put all our tech eggs in one Big Tech basket, the skills and philosophies we gained over the pandemic that we'll keep with us, our go-to pair of headphones or earbuds, and the consumer tech we'd take with us to space.
Alex and Kathy discuss broken fingers, folding, and a fictosexual man in love with a hologram.
Apple has announced an event for September 7th, while also confirming that iPadOS 16 will ship later in the fall. This week, Federico, Myke and Stephen talk through the news, cover the Mac's inclusion in the Self Service Repair Program and explore a new Twitter client.
Before Brad heads to the San Francisco Pen Show, we have some important things to discuss. Mainly, Hobonichi’s plan to phase in the new Tomoe River paper in time for 2024 planners. Brad also pen show preps, and then gets help from Myke on how to sort his loose fountain pen nibs.
Before the sun sets on the Summer of Fun, Jason has rounded up three Apple automation experts--Federico Viticci, Rosemary Orchard, and Matthew Cassinelli--to discuss the present and future of user automation on Apple's platforms. Also, Myke and Jason debate the iOS 16 music scrubber.
File storage is both more accessible and more complicated than ever. This week, David and Stephen address storage mediums, syncing services, backup strategies and a lot more.
In Follow-Up, John reminds everyone that RecDiffs listeners knew what’s bad about TV stands before any of the normals.
John also shares his Vacation Results—alongside some anthropological observations on the state of air travel in 2022.
Finally, your hosts dig in to the continuing saga of John’s TV.
(_Recorded August 9, 2022_)
Andy is solo again because Flo's throat is out of commission. But that means it's an Andy story hour! Andy starts by explaining why Apple's Twiggy drives are one of the company's biggest engineering failures--and one of the most expensive collector's items.
Then, Andy gets into the rant that he and Flo were planning to tag-team. Google Play's episodes tend to come through a little later than everyone else, which has led us to buy and stream things elsewhere. Andy also covers Android 13's Pixel-first release this week and checks in with Google's #getthemessage campaign.
The chip industry reacts to a new upset, and Adam Neumann is BACK IN THE REAL ESTATE GAME. Stay tuned for the next 399 episodes of Rocket because this is all we'll be talking about!
Grey released his new video, Myke has collaboration questions, and they both dig in to what upload gaps can mean for content creators.
The guys react to their original iPhone App Store purchases after discussing Stephen's M2 MacBook Air review, Federico's feelings about the betas and Myke's love of transparent objects.
Our thoughts on BeReal and authenticity on social media, the state of console gaming and the cloud gaming future, our electric vehicle plans, and switching to a career outside of tech.
Brad is on a pen show bender-when will it end? Not for several weeks, at least! Brad has signed up for classes in San Francisco, started updating his Top 5 Pens list, and rails on ink bottle design thanks to an #ASKTPA question. Myke is here, too.
Rob Krecak joins us to talk about the psychology behind email, the importance of communication norms, and tips from his experiences helping organizations move to a 4-day work week.
What bothers Jason more, bad candy or App Store ads? Tough call. We also discuss some possible iPhone price hikes, Jason's HomeKit (sort of) cameras, a return to macOS Ventura, and the pronunciation of Apple silicon.
Chris Christensen is a web developer, writer and traveler with roots in 90s Apple. This week, he joins David and Stephen to discuss his work, navigating the world and a lot more.
In this episode, Rose and David explain some of their favorite small automation tools and how they work.
Andy and Flo are happy to be reunited. They tell tales of their favorite New York City times and discuss the hard choice of going out during still-COVID times. Then, the two gawk and squee over everything Samsung announced this week, from its foldables to its buds. And they offer their expert opinion on why Google's #getthemessage campaign is too little too late.
Howdy folks, who's enjoying Apple's new battery percentage indicator? No one? This week on Rocket we're discussing the cloudy future of Unity after an acquisition offer by AppLovin, as well as review workflows and our FAVORITE NEW ESPORT.
Kathy and Jay’s systems have changed a lot since Episode 1 and so have Kathy and Jay. This episode is the first of a quarterly look at the changes that have taken place and what brought them about.
Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about The Last Detail, Mark Two Limited Edition 005, and how it feels to hire people. Then the lads discuss empathy machines and briefly touch on the book After Steve.
Stephen and Myke revisit sleep tracking and discuss the original iPad Keyboard Dock. They also cover changes in iOS 16 Beta 5, the Opal C1 webcam and Amazon's purchase of iRobot.
We discuss the future of folding phones, the utility of wild Apple rumors, how parents monitor social media, and our travel charging strategies of the moment.
Brad auditioned for not one, but two new jobs this week. What are they, and will he be leaving Myke in the dust? Tune in to find out!
The big story in streaming is Warner Bros. Discovery and David Zaslav's cuts, cancellations, and the merger of HBO Max with Discovery+. Julia and Jason break it all down, including what's upsetting creators and the audience and why those weird PowerPoint slides exist.
Whitney "Strix" Beltrán joins Tempest and Aleen to talk about her unintuitive journey to becoming a narrative director in the video games industry. Sometimes we take the road we've always intended to go down; sometimes we're led on a path we never could have imagined.
In Norway, there is a building that contains a backup of the world's crops. The teams there are ready to help save humanity if things go sideways with the world's food supply.
Thanks to the M2 MacBook Air, Myke has decided to live a two-laptop lifestyle. We ponder the rumored delay of iPadOS 16, whether it's a good or bad thing, and what form a new iPad Pro might take.
Apple refers to the iPad as a magical pane of glass that becomes whatever you need of it. This week, David and Stephen discuss some apps and accessories that help the iPad reach that potential.
This week finds both John and Merlin helping things leave their house.
In our members-only bonus show: John previews vacation planning progress.
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(_Recorded on Tuesday, July 19, 2022_)
Andy's doing another solo show this week, as Flo is off on assignment. It's a bummer because Flo would have loved participating in this week's opening banter on Jerry Lewis and Andy's Google Home Mini. Andy discusses Samsung's new repair mode on its Galaxy smartphones and Stadia's exit from the Google Store. He also performs a live reaction to a video Apple posted this week convincing Android users to come to iOS.
Stephen plays the Bad Cop. Federico doesn't know anybody named Tony. Myke has some questions. Apple has an iPadOS problem.
Rocket Ruled yet again — Adam Mosseri, longtime fan of Rocket, definitely listened to our episode last week before he walked back Instagram's full-screen changes. That's what happened! Then, Twitter v. Musk heats up, and yet another pretender thinks NFT books could be a thing — but this time, it's textbook. We're opening our vocal folds for another scintillating episode of Rocket!
How we store and share files in the cloud, the streaming video services we go to when we're looking for something new to watch, the one computer or tablet we'd use if we could only use one, and our webcam setups.
It’s DC Pen Show week-will you be there? Brad and Myke won’t, but that doesn’t stop Brad from being the unofficial hype man for the “Supershow.” What will you find there? Maybe some of the new products we discuss on this episode.
We don't have the capabilities of larger staffs, and we can't do everything, so we must keep our scope and expectations within the capacity of what one person can do.
Mike Vardy is back to talk about the rhythm of work and why some people feel "productivity" is becoming a dirty word.
New side quest! On The Last Detail, Tom and Dan invite a guest on to chat about an object that is meaningful to them. They dive deep into that object, discussing the design, the manufacturing process, the good, and bad, and everything in-between.
Today’s guest is Adam Lisagor, the founder of Sandwich Video, the preeminent studio for creating video commercials for tech products and services. His object is the Sonos Move.
This week Jason and Myke take a closer look at Apple's weird quarterly results, which reassured Wall Street while not being altogether reassuring. Then automotive expert Sam Abuelsamid joins Jason to talk about what Apple's WWDC 2022 announcement of a new integrated CarPlay might actually mean if and when it arrives late next year.
In this feedback episode, Stephen talks David through his workflows of the Apple History Calendar, and then the guys talk about the current state of Apple's beta software. They also tackle some listener feedback and check in on the new version of Alfred.
Ferrari are at it again at the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix where Myke Hurley and Austin Evans break all of the action down.
Grey had COVID, Myke had COVID, and they both share how this has changed their plans for the year.
Sal Soghoian takes David and Rosemary on an epic automation adventure. Starting with a look back at Automator on the Mac, and looking at the star Shortcuts developers now—before diving into Sal's latest project of custom voice control with OmniFocus and beyond.
This week, we're checking in with Google. The Q2 2022 financial results are out, and while the Search Giant is doing fine, it will have to rethink a few other elements of the business. (Chromebooks aren't doing so hot!) Then, a few updates: Gmail's Material Redesign is rolling out to everyone, and Google Maps adds a few new helpful features. We'll also discuss some new features to ChromeOS next month, including virtual desks and video editing.
Jason and Stephen pop open the hatch to marvel at the JWST's first images, talk about the SLS and wonder what is going on with Russia and the ISS.
We're talking about Instagram's awful updates, the first crypto insider trading scandal, and NFT books on a deliciously bad episode of ROCKET!
Toxic productivity and toxic positivity are just that - TOXIC.
Failure happens. Our goal is find the lesson from it, stay focused on our goal and adapt.
This week we share some failure and discuss how we change our own red circles to green or yellow ones.
This week, the guys tour some old Apple Stores, alter some AirPods and think about tracking their sleep.
Dan had a baby so we discuss tech advice for new parents and our favorite toys. But we also dig into invasive network video cameras, the ruination of Instagram, and if VR is ever going to be a thing.
What is the P.A.R.? Brad breaks down the stationary grading system he shares with Pen Addict Members each week, and gives out grades for a few popular products. The show also makes a guest appearance on the most recent Office Ladies podcast, which is the highlight of a lifetime for Brad and Myke.
Jason and Julia answer your letters. So many questions! We discuss live TV on Apple channels, merger mania, niche streaming, valuable hot-dog streaming rights, "it's just an eight-hour movie", and tactical release times.
The Great Molasses Flood could be the most famous non-water flood to have ever taken place, but there are several others that may sweep you off your feet.
In this special Summer of Fun episode, Jason and Myke welcome three special guests to discuss how development, accessibility, and widgets have been affected by Apple's latest operating-system cycle.
David shares his impressions of the M2 MacBook Air, then he and Stephen talk through Craft. While it can be used for simple note taking, it also packs a lot of powerful personal knowledge management tools for users who need them.
Ferrari have deep questions to ask themselves after the French Grand Prix. Myke and Austin break it all down for this episode of The Backmarkers!
Andy is melting, but he's still intact enough to sit and chat with Flo about what makes the Google Pixel 6a so compelling. Reviews came out this week, including Flo's, and we're going through all the reasons why you might want Google's mid-ranger. Don't forget that the Pixel Buds Pro is also on the roster. Then, we'll discuss Google's latest Glass experiments and what to expect. We also wish a friend luck on an endeavor into waters that have been proven murky.
Once John is ready, things kick off with a discussion of Merlin's increasing asymmetry.
Follow-up concerns pinned messages. Merlin thinks Marco still doesn't understand what a priority is, and John thinks skeuomorphism doesn't mean what it used to mean.
John graciously saves Merlin's sanity, and then your hosts express skepticism about the wisdom of offering subscriptions in premium automobiles.
As an extended mini-topic, you hosts talk about the recent FX show, _The Bear_. John points out that Merlin is still misquoting Billy Joel. But, so close.
Finally, John is discovering life with SwiftUI to be a bit of a drag.
(_Recorded on Tuesday, July 12, 2022_)
Apple has settled with NO WRONGDOING in its keyboard lawsuit, and some of us are looking forward to purchasing one (1) song on Apple Music with our newfound wealth. Then, some gaming culture chat: Discord is coming to Xbox, and FaZe clan is coming to SPACs! What great timing!
Are SwiftUI apps destined to be mediocre, or can we still make great apps? Introducing the famous App Development Pentagon.
Roses are red, Myke's MacBook Air is blue He and Stephen discuss Apple Arcade, Apple TV, YouTube and betas, too.
How we pay online, in stores, and elsewhere. How we use (or wish we could use) our smartphones to aid in travel. The data we'd like to see on our iPhone Lock Screen. Our three favorite emoji and a new emoji we're most excited about.
Do you have a pen type? Can you define it? Is there a single pen that encapsulates your pen type perfectly? Brad explores what he looks for when buying and selling pens in an effort to make the best decision possible.
Inspired by a Cal Newport article on Getting Things Done, David & Mike go through an audit of the (in)famous productivity system.
Myke chats with Tom and Dan about their thoughts on the Mark Three campaign and their new pen tray. Then, Myke discusses some struggles with manufacturing a new paper product, and the show is closed with a Dan’s Tech Corner.
Myke and Jason both have new M2 MacBook Airs, so it's time for our full review. Jason opens the Stocks app for the first time in ages. Jony Ive's long fade-out from Apple is completed. And in honor of World Emoji Day, we select our favorite emojis in seven categories.
William Gallagher has written using a Mac for decades. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss his work and how he gets words on the page.
Combinations! Lately, a lot of the best Mac automation tools have become conversant with each other. In this episode, Rose and David discuss the best ways to make automation apps work together.
Don't worry. The podcast isn't grim this week. We're talking about physical staffers at Google _right now_ and why the company is imposing a hiring slowdown to deal with the recession. But before we get into that, we'll tell you about Flo's experience with the Nothing Phone (1) and where she thinks it fits into the global Android zeitgeist. We'll also tell you why Google worries about TikTok and Instagram taking away precious eyes.
M2 MacBook Air reviews are out, as are the 2022 Public Betas. This week, the guys explore both. Myke then pits Stephen, Federico and The Passionate Ones against each other.
Last week, Sunny Balwani is CHARGED, Elon Musk is being SUED BY TWITTER, and so, so much more. We got Rocket Ruled pretty hard but it's finally time for our take on the tech drama of the day.
Kathy is joined by returning guest host Scotty J to discuss spoon and energy management as our lives increase in scope and changes.
Digital lending, when to install public betas, our favorite utility apps, and how we feel about TikTok's algorithm changes.
Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about the launch of the latest Studio Neat product: the Mark Three.
Our favorite iPhones of yesteryear, how paranoid we are about our online privacy, our sleep tracking habits, and where we go to work outside of our homes.
What is the ultimate EDC? Could it be the ULTEMate EDC? Brad and Myke discuss a new product from Tactile Turn featuring everybody’s favorite plastic alternative, a wild release from Franklin-Christoph, and Brad’s thoughts on the Kaweco Premium nib after months of use.
We discuss the "Lightyear" box office and the future of Pixar, finding better ways to binge through smart software, and how streaming franchises are constructed. And then, once again, there's Sports Corner, as streaming RSNs multiply and Formula 1 turns up its nose at Amazon and re-signs with ESPN.
In the wake of World War II, the U.S. continued its nuclear research. In that period, a single nuclear core was at the center of two fatal accidents.
For the Summer of Fun, Jason and Myke compare their iPhones--one's Max, one's Mini, but which one has the most apps and which one has the most photos? Also, Mark Gurman's got our next 75 episodes plotted out thanks to his detailed dump of future Apple product announcements, Jason is unenthusiastic about the M2 MacBook Pro, and Justin did it.
After handling some haunting follow-up, Myke, Federico and Stephen rank every iPhone ever.
Tony Miceli is a world-renowned jazz vibraphonist. This week, he joins David and Stephen to talk about how music and technology have become more intertwined over his career, and how he built an online community of vibraphonists.
Things kick off with an immediate derail into Merlin's Apple Health data, with John noting that he never liked _Statistics_.
Next up, your hosts have—at least by their standards—a pretty big announcement. This leads to an appropriately in-depth exegesis into the process of making and selling a t-shirt.
Side topics include Scott Pilgrim, JavaScript, domain names, throwing money at artists you love, and just one of the _numerous_ ways Factory Records managed to lose lots of money.
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In Follow-Up, John is still monitoring the trades for insight into whether he wants to buy the TV he thinks he wants to buy. This is, as you know, not a decision John takes lightly, so he has sought the counsel of a Former Professional TV Calibrator. Which is apparently a job.
In further Follow-Up, John's toes are still a mess—and John saw the charts that prove it.
In the interest of equal time, your hosts discuss the stuff that _they_ buy from creators they love. Merlin has a cascade, and John doesn't wear his own shirts. Or hoodies.
This leads to the sad backstory behind John being contacted by one of his heroes. Imagine getting an email from somebody whose photo used to hang on your teenaged wall asking you to stop doing something.
Moof.
(_Recorded on Tuesday, June 14, 2022_)
With the dust settling from WWDC, we have more realistic expectations of the new APIs and can make achievable plans for the summer.
No, Google is not dead, but a pundit on the internet thinks it is! Andy and Flo use this prompt to kick off this week's conversation. The consensus seems to be that it's not dead yet. The web has just changed.
Afterward, we'll talk about why lawmakers urge Google to fix abortion searches that suggest fake clinics instead of verified ones. We'll also discuss Google News' new look, plus Google's massive new open-source library of 3D scans.
Reviews for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip are out. And it's… a weird machine? Why are they making this, and for you? Then, cryptominers are dumping their GPUs on the market, and we discuss ways that streaming services could better compete in a saturated marketplace.
It's easy to get bogged down in the notion that you've waited too long to start a new creative pursuit, but Tempest and Aleen are here to tell you that it is never too late to try something new.
Don't be an Angry Garden Salad--instead, listen along as Relay FM luminaries play Low Definition. Words and phrases are just waiting to be defined. It’s up to the contestants (and YOU) to determine which definitions are true! (This was originally part of last year’s Relay FM Podcastathon video, but never before released as an edited podcast!)
There are new betas, new chargers and new versions of iWork apps out this week. Beyond covering those items, the guys talk about WeatherKit and calculate updated Hackett Numbers.
Our frivolous in-app purchases, how we use tech to stay safe in the age of COVID, our thoughts on RCS messaging, and recognizing the signs of true artificial intelligence.
This week we consider Stage Manager and how it works, as well as how Apple has chosen to communicate its decision-making. Also, Apple makes a surprising deal with Major League Soccer, Myke decides that an iPad Studio and MacBook Studio sound like great new products, and we dare to ask the question: what if they made a laptop entirely out of legacy nodes?
Tiago Forte joins us to talk about his new book, building knowledge assets, and flipping the switch from consumer to creator.
Quinn walks Betty through the life, work, and hot takes of the iconic painter Keith Haring.
This week, David and Stephen hosted a live webinar, talking about the current crop of Apple's betas and answering listener questions.
F1 2022 hits the streets of Montreal for the Canadian GP so it’s time for Myke and Austin break the action down.
Hooray. It's a new WWDC and there are new Automation features! Rose and David are here to preview them all for you.
Andy and Flo wonder why the new Chromecast ambient mode is cluttered with widgets before they get into a recent whistleblower's claims that Google's LaMDA is a sentient being. (It's not.) We'll explain the what, why, and no-how of last weekend's most trending Google story. Then, it looks like iPhones are getting some Googley abilities. We'll cheekily walk you through all the features Android had first. Finally, Andy will explain why the new Pixel update fixes an overlooked audio essential.
Brianna and Simone tackle a bevy of ethical topics, from "what's going on in crypto?" to "what's up with self-driving cars?" It's a knotty episode of Rocket!
Myke is back! Or is he? Brad talks to some person on the other end of the line about all things stationary, including Lamy making some Vista moves, skulls on a stick, and a decade of greatness that culminates in … something else.
Conduit Cares and Gives Care. We're talking about caregiving. Caring for others and Caring for ourselves. We hope you'll care to to listen to this heartfelt episode.
Federico and Stephen explore the new Books UI and some MacBook rumors, before celebrating the return of Clarus the Dogcow. Then, a discussion of Stage Manager's system requirements and a possible way forward for non-M1 iPads and how Apple could approach future WWDC keynotes.
How we work on our Macs, the Cryptopocalypse, our cloud storage regimens, and what is still keeping us from using the iPad as our main devices.
With the clash between "Stranger Things" and Star Wars, the summer streaming blockbuster season has begun! And we inaugurate a new segment, Sports Corner, as the path of sports on streaming media sports has begun to change dramatically.
Grey has requests, Myke has COVID, and they both talk about their favourite things from WWDC 2022.
It's the aftermath of a WWDC like no other, so in this very special episode Myke and Jason kick off the Summer of Fun with an episode recorded live in the California sun. The breeze is blowing, the questions about the M2 processor and Stage Manager are flowing, and we're trying to get our heads around what last week's announcements mean for the future of Apple's platforms.
David and Stephen catch up on some recent updates to some stalwarts of the macOS utility landscape, and talk about some other apps that make their Mac setups complete.
Telling strangers what you do for work, Merlin's life as a Ricky Montgomery dad, and How to Talk to People.
In our members-only bonus show: John has questions about Merlin's Bike Results, and Merlin has gotten religion about how we make cities.
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(_Recorded on Thursday, June 2, 2022_)
Our excitement and trepidation regarding Passkeys, our thoughts on auto-generated Siri App Shortcuts, the most exciting features announced at WWDC, and our inevitable (?) USB-C future.
Andy fixed his Pixelbook display problem, and Flo can't stop watching _Columbo_. This week, your hosts talk about why Google canceled a presentation on caste bias and why folks are asking the company to take action against radicalism festering inside its work walls. Then, we'll lighten things up with the latest Android 13 Beta 3 and our favorite parts of the recent Pixel feature drop.
It's WWDC news week! We're talking about iOS 16, MacOS Ventura, and some new M2 chips!! It's a big one!
We discuss that feeling where there's absolutely not enough time. And we're taking the summer off!
Brad is joined this week by April Wu. April, aka Penguins Creative, is an avid traveller, journaler, and stationery junkie. In short, she is one of us! She also works for DESIGNPHIL, the parent company of Traveler’s Company, Plotter, and other well-known stationery brands.
WWDC22 is underway. Now it's time to see how well Federico, Myke and Stephen did at predicting what would be announced.
In this special extended episode, we interview Serenity Caldwell and Andreas Wendker from Apple in the new Developer Center from WWDC 2022.
Betty walks Quinn through select pavilions and artworks at the 2022 Venice Biennale. This art show has everything: sculptures, paintings, deeply moving artist statements, a paper maze, dreams made out of milk(?)
Live from Apple Park, Jason has a first-hand report from the WWDC Keynote. (Myke was nearby, but that’s a whole other story.) Together they discuss groundbreaking iPad news, the new M2 Macbook Air, some familiar iPhone lock screen customization features, and a whole lot more.
Recorded live and in-person at Apple Park, Stephen and David reflect on the announcements made at WWDC22.
Andy and Flo get a little bit into the _Star War_ after Andy explains why he started the podcast a little flustered with the Google Pixelbook. This week, we're talking about why Google is deprecating Duo and rolling it up into Meet and what that means for the rest of us who just figured out how to use these things. Then, did you know there was another Pixel hardware leak? These things keep popping up in the wild. We'll also muse a bit over Google's new campus and how we wish our work-from-home setups seemed just as airy.
In this episode, Rosemary and David are joined by author, podcaster, and automator Dan Moren to talk about his automation experiences and solutions.
This week Brianna and Simone are enjoying a chaotic course of news, from Netflix testing additional charges for accounts that share passwords, to the Académie Française banning esports!!
Why is it the little things that give us pause?
In this episode we talk about the most challenging of tasks, like doing TikToks and sending mail. Are printers out to get us? Yes.
Apple software improvements we want to see at WWDC, the technology-themed art that graces our walls, which browsers we use, and why printers are the worst.
It’s #ASKTPA time! We are long overdue in answering your questions, and in typical Pen Addict fashion, didn’t get to all of them!
WWDC 2022 is just around the corner, and the guys have come prepared with a series of Picks, Risky Picks and Flexies.
Alex and Kathy are convinced robots aren't coming to take our jobs...but they SHOULD be.
What do "Stranger Things" and "Obi Wan Kenobi" tell us about the present and future of Netflix and Disney+? Also, Netflix's "The Gray Man" makes a very limited visit to theaters, the intellectual-property wanderings of "Daredevil" continue, and we answer your letters about churn, billionaires, and northern European dramas.
From a small park in Texas to a sprawling corporation that then underwent bankruptcy, this is the story of Six Flags.
It’s time for our seventh annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! In a surprise development, Jason and Myke are attending in person--but beyond that, they're totally in the dark. Will it be inside or outside? Will it be live, or recorded? Will there be new hardware announced? It's time to let our imaginations run wild.
Shortcuts arrived on the Mac a year ago, and in the time since, Apple and third-party developers have worked to make it a real contender in terms of automation on macOS. This week, David and Stephen talk about the app and David's new Field Guide on the topic.
F1 hit the streets of Monaco for the 2022 Grand Prix with some insane weather, next level strategy and heartbreak. Today Myke and Austin are joined by the one and only Sara Dietschy!
Things kick off with a dive on the hacker mindset, black swans, corner cases, and the exception that proves the rule. Whatever that means.
This leads to a side trip into security, troubleshooting, and the difference between non-linear thinking and untethered madness.
Finally, in a conversation both sprawling and comically on-brand, your hosts explore the concept of properness.
What does it mean to do something properly, when should it matter, and what are the risks and benefits of demanding that certain things always be done a certain way?
(_Recorded on Tuesday, May 17, 2022_)
We're all doing the best that we can. Andy is wondering if it's worth going to the movies in person this weekend to see _Bob's Burgers_, and Flo is over the Google Assistant on her Samsung smartwatch. We'll bring you to speed on other wearables news, including updates on the unreleased Pixel Watch. Then, we celebrate Street View's 15th birthday by realizing how important it is to archive a moment in time, and we explain why it's unfair that Google's contractors can't work from home.
Author Edward Neidermeyer joins us to discuss Tesla's checkered past and questionable stock evaluations. Also, Christina has the SteamDeck!
This week, a look back at macOS Monterey, a conversation about Apple's supply chain issues and the news that two out of three Connected hosts will be at WWDC.
How we discover new apps, how we force ourselves to take breaks during the workday, our methods for managing our Mac's menu bar, and the most impressive and useful tech in our kitchens.
Discussion and debate about handheld consoles, and more of what we've been playing recently.
We didn’t simply pick one pen this episode, we picked five each. Brad and Myke updated listeners on the current Top 5 Fountain pens, and Brad went further, detailing plans for the start of his 100 pens project.
David & Mike share some of their favorite mental models and how to use them for better sensemaking.
We take a look at new accessibility features coming later this year to Apple platforms.
Things kick off with some discussion of food, which finds one of your hosts trying to prove with science that he tastes everything _better_.
Also, there is not a band _or_ a sports team called "The Miami Giants."
Next up, John frog-marches Merlin through a check-in on his terrible sleep.
Finally, on the heels of releasing their annual member episode, John and Merlin answer some of the very good questions posed by one of their friend-guests at length.
(_Recorded on Tuesday, May 3, 2022_)
Well, what else is there to talk about this week? It's Google's annual developer conference, and we're running through all the significant bits of news. Andy and Flo have plenty to say about everything, from the Pixel 6a to the Pixel tablet. Plus, what's new in your Google software.
Alex and Kathy discuss the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the necessary access to the technology for safe abortions.
The gang mourns the iPod Touch, the last iPod to fall to the ravages of the time. And then we talk about cryptocurrency.
To mark the death of the iPod touch, the guys gather around a shared browser window and rank iPods. Also on the docket: iPadOS 15, iPhone repairs and Jony Ive's pen.
Our computer mousing habits and devices, whether we signed up for the in-person portion of WWDC, our Apple Watch upgrade habits, and the iPods we've owned and count among our favorite models.
An update on our hardware and software setups for development, considering Apple's current lineup.
Brad and Myke talk about some of their favorite things. Orange Mark One? Check. New Sailor pens? Check. Jony Ive’s favorite pen? CHECK!
Francesco D'Alessio joins us to talk about the state of productivity apps, picking the right tools, and his new app, Bento.
Augusta Savage was a sculptor, teacher, and part of the Harlem Renaissance. While she was relatively unknown when she passed away, today she's been rediscovered and recognized for her work and for her mentorship to the next generation of artists.
An unlikely alliance of tech giants beckons us toward our passwordless future, but in the meantime there's a new version of 1Password. We also discuss Apple Car rumors, hope for the future of AirPods Max, our disassembly of a Magic Keyboard, and more!
Formula 1 visits Miami for the inaugural 2022 Miami Grand Prix where Red Bull vs Ferrari has fired up once again.
In the inaugural meeting of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Drafts and their use of the application. Then they are joined by Drafts developer Greg Pierce to talk about the app's community of users, its 10th anniversary and how Greg uses Drafts himself.
We're joined by the wonderful Mike Hendley to talk about mushroom ink, oomph, and other great stuff.
In this episode, Rosemary and David are joined by Daniel Jalkut, the man in the red sweater behind FastScripts, MarsEdit, and the Core Intuition podcast. Together they ponder the future of AppleScript, the restaurant at the end of the universe, and just how fast is a script?
Why, after two years without a new episode, is Originality back? That's what Tempest and Aleen are here to tell you about this month! One of the most important things we can do as creators is learning from our experiences and tweaking our processes, so we're sharing what we learned from the first iteration of Originality and what we're doing differently this time around.
Flo is slumping at her desk and would like to stop. Andy wants to understand why the middle brother from _The Brady Bunch_ has a furniture line. We'll talk a bit about what's ahead at Google I/O 2022 before we get into why the company fired another AI researcher. Then, a PSA on setting up Google's counter-doxxing features and what happens when the search engine doesn't protect you from slurs. We end with some interesting new features coming to Google's smart displays. Andy will also walk us through the company's gorgeous rooftop park area that just opened at Pier 57 in Chelsea, Manhattan.
A Wall St. Journal report on crashing sales of NFTs conflicts with what all the crypto-blogs are saying about the health of the industry — what is the truth!? Then, Overwatch 2's beta happened and it's been… fine. Then, a grifter takes on the Grey's Anatomy writer's room, in a weird sad story of fabulation.
Jay is blowing the dust off some older machines and Kathy is having space issues. It's time for some spring cleaning!
We're sifting through the fallout of Netflix's trying times, pondering the future of ads on streaming services and trying to identify which shows benefit from binge-watching--and which don't.
If the Easy-Bake Oven wasn't your jam in the 1960s (or 90s), Thingmaker was ready for you, giving you the chance to make bug-like creatures named Creepy Crawlers.
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This week we check in on Studio Display firmware, ponder what form the iPhone 14 might take and whether it's different enough from the iPhone 13, and break down the results of Apple's record fiscal quarter--including some trepidation about the future. Also, Myke finally got his Playdate!
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Stephen and David sort through listener feedback, revisiting topics such as Preview.app, time tracking and their own Apple silicon experiences. Oh, and the person who took a Mac Pro to the coffee shop to get some work done on the go.
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This week, we're talking all about the leaked Pixel Watch: what to expect, what we think from the photos that have surfaced, and whether we believe it will make a significant change to Android's wearables market share. (Hint: we don't.) Then, we'll chat about the Android 13 beta and what's new so far and look at what's interesting on the recently released Google I/O schedule.
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Things kick off with an unexpected chalk talk from Merlin on the provenance of a favorite phrase as well as an even less expected history of his college's dorms.
In follow-up, John would like to clarify that he knows the difference between a TV show about pirates and a Southern California hardcore band. Merlin offers to make John a mix tape.
After confidently announcing he's not going to talk about his Synology updates this week, Merlin talks about his Synology updates.
Next up, John has project updates pertaining to his security camera journey, including his exasperation at the lack of one blindingly obvious feature. Believe it or not, this leads to a discussion of the sorry state of smart home products.
Finally, your hosts dig into the AppleTV+ series, Severance. Spoiler horn fires off at 1:31:12.
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The decision to shut down a service, and how to best take care of its customers.
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These boys have been playing lots of games.
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Webster's dictionary defines "muskrat" as "an aquatic rodent of the U.S. and Canada with a long scaly laterally compressed tail, webbed hind feet, dark glossy brown fur and Twitter's supreme agent of chaos.
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Elon Musk HAS in fact secured the financing to buy Twitter, and did it in a reasonable timeline that lets us not look like fools on our own news podcast. This week we talk about the ongoing concerns and what's happening on Twitter, plus Christina's merch notoriety.
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This week, the guys revisit Apple Watch charging and trading in devices before jumping into Apple's new Self Service Repair program and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.
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The video conferencing cameras we use, how we'd change Siri's voice, whether we'd tackle an iPhone repair, and our plans (or lack thereof) for leaving Twitter.
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Doug Jones | IMDbAlthough known mostly for his work under prosthetics, he has also performed as 'himself' in such highly-rated films as Adaptation. (2002) with Nicolas Cage and indie projects such as Phil Donlon's A Series of Small Things (2005).
But it is his sensitive and elegant performance as 'Abe Sapien' in Hellboy (2004), which stormed to the top of the U.S. box office in the spring of 2004, that has brought him an even higher profile and much praise from audiences and critics alike.
Grey is struggling with mail, Myke is struggling to understand the top 1000, and they both discuss the 'YouTube Shorts' format.
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There was a situation in the planner of a certain Pen Addict this week. Or was it last week? Possibly the week before? Brad is distraught, and comes to you for his weekly stationery therapy session.
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David & Mike celebrate episode 150 by talking about focus traps and answering a bunch of listener questions.
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What is the earliest art made by humans? Depends on what you mean by "earliest," "art," and "humans."
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Jason added a (working) Studio Display and a Playdate to his house last week, and Myke's a little upset. Also CNN+ died, Netflix went into crisis, and Apple kept making sports streaming deals. We also discuss the parking situation at Apple Park, accept the passing of the iPhone mini, and envision a new use for the HomePod name.
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David and Stephen both track how they spend their time. In this episode, they discuss the approaches and tools they use to see how they spend their days.
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For the 4th race of the F1 2022 calendar, the Imola GP delivered plenty of action on a wet, treacherous track. Myke and Austin break down the highlights, lowlights and of course the Backmarker of the race.
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It had to be done. We talk about how to be new at things, and what we would and would not tell our newb selves.
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In this episode of Automators, David and Rosemary look at their favourite automations, most wished for features, and how their automation has evolved in 100 episodes.
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Emergency podcast! Julia and Jason reconvene for a second time in a week to discuss Netflix's very bad quarterly results (and how, if at all, the company will change its behavior and strategy as a result) and the rapid but not entirely surprising death of CNN+.
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This week, we're recording our reactions to the first Google Wing delivery drone videos sprouting up all over TikTok. Then, we'll tell you all about how Google and Samsung are making it easier to fix your own smartphone. Google Wallet has also somehow found itself resurrected. And if you're a Google One subscriber, you might have a free Titan 2FA key waiting for you.
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Please Mr. Elon Musk, wait until Sunday, April 24 to create more news. Thank you. (Yes, this is the whole description.)
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Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership Elon Musk Races to Secure Financing for Twitter Bid - The New York Times Why Netflix is suddenly losing subscribers - Vox Report: 28% of U.S. Pay-TV Subscribers Were Once Cord Cutters – The Streamable Elden Ring fans love Let Me Solo Her, a boss-killing naked pot-head man - Polygon Elden Ring’s Let Me Solo Her becomes an in-game summon - Polygon GitHub YouTube
Do you have a tendency to overplan? Jay and Kathy talk about how they combat over-planning as Jay gets ready for his new gig!
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Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about forecasting costs and inventory management. Some listener feedback prompts a brief Movie Corner, and then we attempt to create a new iPhone-gate controversy in Dan’s Tech Corner.
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This week on the show, Myke is having a bad time, Stephen wants to meet a robot and Federico has an exciting new trail to blaze.
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Our charging situations, which collaborative workspaces we prefer, how we protect our digital privacy, and what we're watching on Apple TV+.
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Flo's been playing with all the new Android phones lately, and Andy's got an update on the dance studio across the street. We're celebrating the 100th release of the Chrome browser since Google didn't think to celebrate its milestone. Then, Google is working on fixing Apple's AirTag mess. We'll also check in with Google's latest AI learning models, BERT and MUM.
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Considerations that went into the Overcast redesign, and its initial reception.
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Christina's NEW JOB is revealed! Then, we chat about Sony's new PlayStation Plus tiers, and whether they can truly compete with Microsoft. After that, it's Meta's campaign of public opinion against TikTok. Then Simone has a natural gas emergency! We're sure it's fine. If you're reading this, text me.
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Alex and Kathy discuss why the TikTok bots continue to be in the midst of a period panic.
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Things kick off with Merlin blowing his nose and John hearing it.
In Follow-Up, John brings us up to speed on his recent adventures in jury duty. Merlin has thoughts on what we can infer from a drug tester who keeps sipping meth from the big control jug.
Next, John is (yet—further) trolled by the jackals who make announcements about their future TVs. Merlin wonders if maybe John should just learn to weld.
And, finally? There's John's Main Topic.
(Recorded on Tuesday, March 22, 2022)
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Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 172, With Special Guest Merlin MannMerlin Mann returns to the show to discuss the election, by which I mean we mostly talk around the election. I hope we never do another show again with such heavy hearts, but whatever you think about this election, I think you’ll like this show.
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This week: clarification about Apple charging more for specific colors on their products, Markdown in Google Docs, the death of Touch ID and a fresh start for the Bill of Rickies.
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Our thoughts on the EU's plans for messaging interoperability, how we feel about smart implants and body modifications, when and why we choose websites over apps for certain services, and long overdue feature requests for products we use each day.
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Guest Starring: Matthew Bischoff and Rosemary Orchard
Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership EU negotiators agree new rules to rein in tech giants | PoliticoEU officials have agreed on landmark rules clamping down on anti-competitive abuses by the world’s largest technology platforms, in a move that will set the standard for leveling the playing field across global digital markets.
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Happy International Pencil Day! We spend at least two minutes celebrating graphite on what is, ostensibly, an ink-filled episode. Planning and Pen Show prep are on the agenda, all before Brad pledges his fealty to the Uni-ball One.
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Grey is back in Hawaii, Myke had a run-in with the universe, and they both are failing to get their inboxes under control.
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Chris Bailey is back to talk about his dopamine fast, the art of savoring, and avoiding the productivity racket.
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Guest Starring: Chris Bailey
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The most overplayed, overused songs from the 1800s to today that we never need to hear again, but we know we will.
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It's episode 400! We evaluate the forward-looking predictions we made back in episode 300, and then draft stories we'll be talking about over the next hundred episodes! Also, an Apple TV+ movie won Best Picture and we round up an awful lot of Apple rumors.
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Nick Milo is a creator who is teaching people about Obsidian. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about how he manages his business, creates polished content and, of course, Obsidian and personal knowledge management.
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Austin and Myke break down the nail-biting drama of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
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Rose and David have several automation topics on the table in this episode including Shortcuts on the Mac, a Stream Deck check-in, and automating Obsidian. Also, they have thoughts on the new Mac Studio.
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Federico and Shahid talk about what they've been playing recently, before broadening the discussion to consider what the essential ideas of a game can be.
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This week, we're keeping it real. Google finally settled with the four engineers it fired for organizing, but not before the Department of Justice found it withholding documents by claiming attorney-client privilege. We'll also regale you with an unfortunate tale of how Google-owned Looker's workers unknowingly trained their replacements. Then, some good news: the Google statues are staying after all.
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Links and Show Notes: * Google Settles With 4 Engineers Over Complaint It Fired Them for Organizing * Google routinely hides emails from litigation by CCing attorneys, DOJ alleges * Before layoffs hit Google-owned Looker, workers unknowingly trained their replacements * Apple TV app on Android and Google TV now blocks movie rentals and purchases * The Android lawn statues have disappeared from Google HQ, but here's why
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How do we learn to shut up and take the compliment? How about with a fresh bowl of imp-pasta!
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A viral Tesla jump gone wrong has weird consequences for the wrong people. And then, it's time for Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews!!
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Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership That Viral Flying Tesla Really Messed Up This Guy’s Week Subaru Owner Whose Car Was Destroyed by Jumping Tesla Meets GoFundMe Goal TikToker Admits He Lied About Jumping That Tesla to Go Viral [UPDATED] Apple Mac Studio review: finally - The Verge Apple Studio Display review: nothing to see here - The Verge U2 Scripted Series From J.J. Abrams in the Works at Netflix – The Hollywood Reporter
Myke, Tom, and Dan discuss the orange Mark One, and the new Mac Studio and Studio Display. Then, having triumphantly solved the temperature scale in the previous episode, the trio move to fixing Daylight Saving(s) Time.
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After discussing the new features enabled by iOS 15.4, the Europeans tackle the questions raised by Federico's iPad Air review, what Apple's 'Studio' brand could extend to, and hands-on impressions of the Steam Deck.
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The Senate is ABOLISHING THE SUN. Wait, no, they just passed a bill that would make Daylight Savings permanent. What's that about? Then, turmoil in the chip world once more! And Nightdive Studios is on promoting a Humble Bundle for Ukraine.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership Senate passes bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent - CNNPolitics Senate Approves Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent - The New York Times AMD is returning to budget CPUs with $99-and-up Ryzen 4000 and 5000 chips | Ars Technica AMD Ryzen 5800X3D promises 15% faster game performance, launches for $449 | Ars Technica Apple Possibly Exploring Open-Source Alternative to Arm Architecture - MacRumors ARM will reportedly lay off up to 1,000 employees after NVIDIA sale falls through | Engadget Humble Bundle | game bundles, book bundles, software bundles, and more Anna Sorokin, Fake Heiress Who Swindled Elite, To Be Deported - The New York Times
Our experience with game streaming services, our thoughts on Elden Ring, whether we order tech online or choose to pick it up, and the products we purchased from Apple's March event.
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Guest Starring: Brianna Wu and James Thomson
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The benefits and pitfalls of data-driven choices.
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David & Mike revisit the topic of task management to talk about Mike's Obsidian task management experiment and their (very different) use of checklists.
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John Siracusa joins Jason to talk about the Mythical Mid-Range Mac Minitower, the distortion of the iMac over time, the modular possibilities offered by the Apple Studio Display, and other fallout from last week's Apple announcements.
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Guest Starring: John Siracusa
Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Now that Mac Studio is here, the iMac can finally be its fun self again | Macworld The missing mid-range desktop Mac – Six Colors Hypercritical: Night of the living xMac The Mac Studio is myth fulfillment - The Verge Apple’s big baseball deal, detailed – Six Colors Apple currently has no plans to release a larger-screen iMac - 9to5Mac
Between Relay FM, Cortex Brand and his keyboard streaming, Myke Hurley is a man of many hats. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about he balances these different jobs and how everyone can benefit from having a theme.
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In this episode, David asks all the questions and we get into the nitty gritty details of how Rosemary's workflows and systems are being automated. From Hazel to Home Assistant, with a sprinkling of Airtable, there's variety and magic.
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What did Andy use his $10 Google Store credit on, and why does Flo have so many boxes of Girl Scout Cookies? This week, we're running through what Google's response has been to the Ukraine crisis and why Google's Chrome benchmarks on Apple's computers aren't long for this world. Then, we work through our FOMO as we realize Google passed out loaded fries at its booth during this year's MWC. Now we're majorly craving pomme frites.
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Links and Show Notes: * Helping Ukraine * An update on the threat landscape * Google's latest Chrome for Mac update is faster than Safari–for now * Samsung might be throttling the performance of 10000 apps * I flew 3,600 miles to see the Google booth at MWC and all I got were these french fries
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Do you have a grip on productivity? Are you worried that external factors could disrupt what you’re doing at any second? Time to put things in a VICE!
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It's an APPLE EVENT WEEK. Here's our reactions to Apple's March announcements, including the Mac Studio and Mac Studio Display!
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Apple has announced updates to the iPad Air and several iPhones, then launched an entirely new desktop Mac with an accompanying display. As a result, a new Keynote Chairman must be named.
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The iPad Air's place in Apple tablet lineup, how we avoid succumbing to the news 24/7, our dreams of being radio DJs, and what one thing we'd change about Apple's new display.
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Guest Starring: Casey Liss and Heather Kelly
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Happy chaos - it's our style, and it's this episode. (Please send us your stories of the past four years!)
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Brad is joined this week by Jacob, aka FudeFan, to discuss all things Japanese stationery. This big stores, the small makers, the secret handshakes, and even the throwing away of fountain pens - we cover it all!
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It's not every day that Apple introduces an entirely new Mac line. But on March 8, that's exactly what happened. Jason, Myke, and special guest Stephen Hackett discuss the new Mac Studio and Studio Display, along with the updated iPad air and iPhone SE.
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In 1988, almost a dozen people were killed, with many more injured, when a truck carrying liquefied propane crashed and exploded in Memphis, TN.
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Thousands of years ago, the first emperor of China dictated the construction of thousands of life-sized terracotta soldiers in a hidden mausoleum. Fifty years ago, we found them.
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Disney inevitably embraces advertising, NBC inevitably takes its ball and goes home, and The Batman inevitably forces a discussion about the future of theatrical releases.
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Grey is being normal, Myke has been tinkering with titles, and they both talk about their travel bag setups.
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The future of CNN+ is called into question, the Oscars recognize streaming services of all kinds, and did Peacock finally get the Olympics right?
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Betty uses her nearly 10 years of gallery guide experience to teach Quinn strategies for how to engage with art without any contextual information; Quinn interprets some paintings through her experience of of horror movies, Americana, and delicious picnic food.
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It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of several dozen Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeeding--and where it's not. Also discussed: future M2 Macs and the intricacies of Dutch dating.
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In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Dropbox, photo management, calendar sets and more.
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Demanding respect, having birthdays, and 'online friends'.
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Things kick off with your hosts not quite talking about John's scanning project, but it quickly turns into a dive into tiny on-screen targets, DRM that prevents screenshots, and why, oh, why don't streaming services make things easier to share?
In follow-up, Merlin shares his new enthusiasm for the powerful combination of Git and Visual Studio Code. John expresses disappointment that Merlin still hasn't renamed his hard drive.
Finally, John has important updates on his body.
(Recorded on Tuesday, January 25, 2022)
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Andy is modding his smart lock, and Flo thinks that's kinda cool! This week, we're talking all about why Google should have taken advantage of the Joe Rogan/Spotify scandal by playing up YouTube Music's capabilities. Then, does Google want consumers to think of Android tablets as something positive all of a sudden? A few job postings on LinkedIn sure seem to indicate it. We'll also go through Google's Q4 2022 earnings and where it's spending all its money.
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I, your humble host, sit for an interview about my career, my decision nine years ago to finally write about accessibility, and the book I wrote about Apple's iOS. We also talk about some accessibility problems in iOS 15.
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Kathy and Alex are so here for Robot birds and British cyborgs, but they do NOT talk about Bruno.
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Sony has stepped into the fray, acquiring Bungie for $3.6 billion dollars! As the game industry consolidates, which developer or publisher will be next? Then, Spotify is in a kerfuffle with its artists over Joe Rogan's misinformed statements on COVID-19, and the New York Times is buying Wordle!
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Before Federico guesses the names of this year's new emoji, the guys talk about Apple's recent betas and deal with some follow-up. Pour a glass of bean juice and enjoy!
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How we manage notifications, our thoughts on Crisis Text Line's data collection, our password management setup, and how we're feeling about the Wordle acquisition by the New York Times.
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I mean, if you are going to put coffee in your ink name, what else am I supposed to do? Myke talks Brad out of drinking ink this week, but not out of buying a celebration pen for next week’s 500th episode.
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How we choose and manipulate colors as non-designers.
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Patrick Rhone joins us to talk about analog productivity, knolling, mise en place, and staying focused while wearing many hats.
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Apple made a ton of money and released a ton of betas with new features. Face ID works with masks, Universal Control causes the soul of the Mac pointer to leave its body, the iPad relies on legacy nodes, the iPhone may take on Square, Dutch regulators are unsatisfied, and we tried to warn Spotify but it wouldn't listen.
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Our favorite sweet spreadables.
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YouTuber and podcaster Austin Evans drops by the show to talk about his content business, how Apple is competing in the wider marketplace and the gear he uses to get work done with a growing team.
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This week, Rosemary and David are joined by Jeff Richardson: lawyer by day, automator for life.
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